Job Description

Summary

Hopmeadow Nursery School, a small play-based nursery school in Simsbury, is seeking part time co-teachers for our 4 year old preschool group and our 3 year old preschool group.
The 4 year old co-teacher position is Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 -11:45, working with a group of up to 12 children with a co-teacher.
The 3 year old co teacher position is Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 -11:45, working with a group of up to 12 children with a co-teacher and a teacher's assistant.
Combination 3s and 4s co-teacher: combines the hour of the 2 positions above.
More hours are available 11:45-1:15 for Lunch Bunch/ extended days. Additional hours may be available as a sub or floater.

Duties

• Work with Co-teacher to plan and implement developmental appropriate, play based learning experiences to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of each child;
• Take initiative, and work as a team member;
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum;
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play;
• Prepare materials and classrooms for activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, art and music;
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interest;.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety;
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests and parents, or other experiential activities;
• Work with Co-teacher to observe and evaluate children's development, behavior, and social development;
• Develop and maintain positive on-going communication with parents in a sensitive and responsive manner;
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs;
• Maintain student information in a confidential manner;
• Maintain an orderly, safe, healthy, inviting environment;
• Ensure appropriate classroom behavior management,
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, support children by providing positive guidance and redirection;
• Participate in training and other professional development activities to maintain and improve professional competence;.
• Enforce all administration policies;.
• Attend staff meetings;

Requirements

• must be 20 years of age
• previous childcare experience

Nice To Haves

• Administration of Medication trained
• First Aid and CPR trained
• CDA or some early childhood courses
• Head Teacher certificate from the Office of Early Childhood.

Benefits

paid time off
paid holidays

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Outdoor, Monday to Friday,

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