Associate Teacher Imagine Preschool

Job Summary

The Associate Teacher collaborates with Lead Teachers to develop and directly provide individually, culturally, and developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum within Imagine Preschool learning environments for the extended day program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in lunch set up and clean up in classrooms adhering to infection control protocols.
• Implement daily routines, schedules, and learning experiences in Imagine Preschool extended day program.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to provide continuity in programming from Pre K program to extended day program.
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues as well as families and children who attend Imagine Preschool.
• Use evidence-based practices integrated into curriculum that support positive relationships, supportive learning environments, and the development of children's social/emotional, language, physical and cognitive skills.
• Support and model respectful collegial relationships within Imagine Preschool learning environments.
• Use developmentally appropriate assessment tools and collect data to inform curriculum and guide learning of children in the classroom.
• Support parent engagement in the program and treat families with respect at all times.
• Support inclusion of children with disabilities by modifying or adapting curriculum as directed, and collaborating with special service providers as needed.
• Welcome visiting community providers into classroom space during observations.
• Monitor confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
• Complete required reports and evaluations.
• Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.
• Initiate and process incident reports as per Center guidelines.
• Adhere to Infection Control protocols.
• Deal with team members regarding problems in a constructive manner.
• Accept and use direction and supervision.
• Benefit from constructive criticism.
• Attend trainings and conferences.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings, other required trainings and monthly staff meetings.
• Provide feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended.
• Perform related duties as requested to support program goals.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with three months supervised teaching experience in a licensed/approved early childhood program for preschoolers preferred, or

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential plus 15 credits in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development at the post-secondary level and minimum three months of supervised teaching experience in a licensed/approved early childhood program, or

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field such as child study/psychology, early childhood special education, elementary education, or nursing plus two courses completed in child development or early childhood education (one of which must be in child development) and minimum one year of supervised teaching experience in a licensed/approved early childhood program.

• Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid certification maintained and renewed as needed.

• Knowledge of child development, learning, and various influences on development for ages 0-5.

• Skilled in working with young children and their families.

• Strong understanding of health, safety, wellness, and regulatory requirements for preschool settings.

• Ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships with families and connect them to community resources.

• Understanding of developmentally appropriate, play‑based curriculum tailored to individual needs and interests.

• Ability to use the environment, interactions, and materials as teaching tools.

• Ability to differentiate instruction for various learning styles and developmental levels.

• Strong knowledge of authentic assessment methods and use of multiple information sources.

• Ability to use assessment data to set goals and plan curriculum.

• Ability to clearly communicate assessment information to families and professionals.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions and documents.

• Ability to write reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with families and colleagues.

• Ability to apply practical reasoning to follow instructions in various formats.

• Ability to solve problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.