Job description

About us

A unique preschool, located within The Children's Museum's West Hartford campus, integrates science and play-based experiences into early childhood learning.

“Where Learning is Child’s Play”

Come join the excitement as children at our preschool explore and participate in a variety of activities that are designed to awaken their curiosity and facilitate the discovery of the world around them. Our teachers offer programs filled with child-centered activities that foster curiosity and a strong desire to learn. Our focus is on each child’s needs and stage of development as we incorporate hands-on fun that stimulates creativity, the ability to express oneself, scientific understanding, as well as mathematics and literacy skills for each child. While learning academic skills is important, preschool children are also developing social skills that will last a lifetime. Put it all together and what do you get? An amazing opportunity for your child to shine in a safe and nurturing environment..

Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Company perks
• Lively atmosphere
• Safe work environment

We are hiring for a qualified full time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teachers in the classroom. All Preschool staff must have great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and creative activities suitable for preschool children.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques such as storytelling, educational play, media, etc. to teach children.
• Observe each child and help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.).
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times.
• Track children’s progress and report to lead teachers.
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

Skills Required

• Proven experience in a childcare setting.
• Basic Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to act as a mediator between children.
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
• A balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen.
• Certification in child CPR and first aid.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Location: 180 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm

Job Type: Full Time/Non-Exempt

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

This position reports to the Preschool Director.

Interested candidates should send all of the following materials for consideration: Resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Mail:
Human Resources Coordinator
The Children’s Museum
180 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117

Or Email: Visit https://www.thechildrensmuseumct.org/about-us/employment/ for the forwarding email.

* INDEED RESUMES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

(No phone calls please)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

School type:

• Private school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Hartford, CT 06117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated, including booster, against COVID-19?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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