Assistant Director Childcare

What You'll Do

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or strong background in nature education, the arts and sciences, or related fields 
• Minimum of 3 years of curriculum planning, development, and implementation, 
• Ability to teach groups of children in traditional and non-traditional settings 
• Ability to mentor teachers in nature based curriculum, children’s social and emotional development, and best practices set forth by the OEC 
• Ability to assist center director in assigning meaningful and thought provoking visitors, trainings, workshops, and or webinars to increase teaching teams / students knowledge and gain continuing education 
• Extensive knowledge of child development in order to ensure each classroom / learning area is equipped with age appropriate developmentally appropriate toys and or learning materials. 
• Training and experience with special needs and at-risk children, helpful but not required.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills 
• Attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment 
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and ability to “think outside the box” 
• High level of comfort with the outdoors 
• High level of comfort with medically fragile children 
• Genuine love of children, families and all things in art and nature 
• Values an inclusive, holistic and community-driven approach to teaching and learning Physical Ability/General Requirements: 
• Capable of walking on uneven, hilly ground, through snow and cold and rainy weather. • Capable of carrying 40 lbs outdoors. 
• Minimum age of 21 years old 
• Must pass a background check conducted through the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood BCIS agency 
• Lead nature-based programming outdoors across all four seasons in all weather conditions 
• Work directly with the teaching team and administrators to ensure that programs are delivered at a high level, with a focus on developmentally appropriate activities. 
• Ability to be a dynamic team member working in a collaborative education setting.
• Model professional, ethical and safe behavior for staff, volunteers, and program participants 
• When requested, maintain program properties and materials including infrastructure, gear, program materials, and bathroom facilities. 
• Attend staff meetings and trainings throughout the program year. Administrative & Preparatory Work
• Create and present organized lesson plans each week to teaching team .
• Communicate with families consistently throughout the program year.
• Contribute to program curriculum and student / staff evaluations. 
• Complete administrative tasks as required by school leadership that relate to your role.

• Participate in administrative meetings as they relate to your role 

Safety 

• Follow and ensure adherence to safety and risk assessment procedures by other staff, volunteers, and students. 

Benefits