Job Details
Job Location
Helen Doron Academy – Woodbury – Woodbury, CT
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$15.00 – $26.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
Preschool Assistant to the Classroom Teacher Needed
ACES Helen Doron Academy, an Early Childhood Spanish Language Immersion Preschool in Woodbury, CT paying $15.00-$26.00/hr
Posted by: ACES Helen Doron Academy and ACES International Education
(Area Cooperative Education Services, North Haven, CT 06473)
Job Brief
ACES Helen Doron Academy is seeking a preschool teacher’s assistant to support the teacher in creating a dual-language (English-Spanish) immersion classroom environment that is safe and caring for children ages 3-5. The assistant will ensure the learning and the personal growth of every student; establish effective rapport with students; and maintain good relationships with parents, staff members, and community members.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate loves children and is a bilingual speaker of English and Spanish: Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading English and Spanish.
The preschool teacher’s assistant will support the teacher with:
- Creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can play, learn, and grow.
- Implementing propriety Helen Doron curriculum, including Helen Doron Spanish curriculum to promote language acquisition of English and Spanish.
- Ensuring all safety and security protocols are followed.
- Working with staff and students to develop small and large group learning experiences that encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization and decision-making.
- Communicating regularly with parents/families, sharing children’s achievements through Procare.com and discussions with parents/families.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalency
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but not required.
Additional Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- Understanding of child development.
- High energy.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (preferred but not required)
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Physical Demands
- Must adhere to all CT State guidelines and ACES Helen Doron policies and procedures regarding immunizations, physical exam, and required health and safety training such as CPR, First Aid, and Administration of Medications, as well as all Covid-19 related guidelines as revised due to pandemic conditions and response.
- Must have the physical ability to participate indoor and outdoor activities that may include lifting, moving or holding children from 20-60 pounds as well as walking, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
- Must be able to maintain mental and physical alertness and respond quickly to emergency situations.