Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood Assistant PreK Teacher

Job Description:

Job Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (Preschool Program)

Location: Overbrook Early Learning Center

Work Year: Full Time (40 hours per week, 12 month position)

Salary: $40,685.00

Description: The East Haven Preschool Program is seeking a seasoned, energetic, and team oriented individual with a desire to positively impact the Overbrook Early Learning Center school community.

Primary Role & Responsibilities:

Provide safe and nurturing environments for children that encourage their social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by the State of Connecticut Department of Education and the Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Review important decisions with his or her supervisor, and maintain a positive relationship with parents, children, and co-workers.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelors Degree, or higher in any field and at least 12 Early Childhood Credits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse population.
• Able to address the needs of the program as they arise.
• Familiarity with NAEYC Standards, School Readiness program requirements.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Office of Early Childhood/ East Haven Local Governance Council may find appropriate and acceptable.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with other classroom teachers to provide a quality developmentally appropriate program for 3 and 4 year-old children.
• Conduct assessment of child progress and facilitate parent conferences.
• Co-create weekly lesson plans using the OEC Learning Plan.
• Maintain clear open communication with all staff, administrator and parents.
• Foster positive self-concept by supporting individuality, independence and the ability to make choices
• Engage and communicate constructively with individual children during activities and routines.
• Be available and responsive to childrens needs, questions and requests
• Respect and observe childrens interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety.

Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition (Follow all safety/health rules of the program):

• Supervise children at all times. Demonstrate awareness of entire group while working with a small group or individuals
• Know the number of children in your group and maintain ratios at all times. Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.
• Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e. accident, medication, allergies).
• Encourage children to utilize appropriate health, safety, and nutritional practices.
• Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive. Encourage respect for classroom materials. Notify designated individuals in advance when supplies are needed.
• Arrange space in clearly defined, well-organized activity areas. Organize a variety of materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently. Be able to lift 40 pounds

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility that is included in the Staff Handbook.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Our hiring process is designed to ensure fairness, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a culturally responsive environment. We conform to the spirit of and the letter of local policy, applicable laws and regulations, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil Rights Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA).