About This Role
CELC is now hiring for Preschool teachers/teacher assistants. Please email your resume to schedule a time to fill out an application! We are excited to support the children and families of our community and look forward to hearing from you! **Hourly wage depends on qualifications**
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
- Ensuring that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
- Establishing policies and procedures, including disciplinary policies
- Maintaining and scheduling weekly and monthly activities
- Participating in on-going in-service and education development opportunities, and participating in the ongoing development and evaluation of the program's goals and objectives
- Planning and implementing activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of their students
- Providing a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
- Providing adequate equipment and activities
- Ensuring that all children are supervised at all times
- Communicating with parents and discussing their children's development
- Implementing positive discipline
- Observing children and making notes of progress and development
- Providing a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable
- Integrating special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
Requirements
Associates Degree in Early Childhood preferred
A minimum of 12 Early Childhood Credits & must be willing to work towards degree
MUST have 1+ years in a childcare setting
CPR/First Aid certified
Provide 3 professional references
Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation a plus
Knowledge of ELDS or DOTS
Nice to Have
CPR/First Aid
Epi-pen certified
3 hour medication training
C4K Health & Safety Training
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K
10% Childcare Employee Discount
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least a high school diploma or equivalent
What does this position pay?
This Preschool Assistant Teacher role pays $16.50 to $17.50/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Cheyenne's Early Learning Center located?
Cheyenne's Early Learning Center is located at 4600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT