Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Children's Institute at Jericho
Jericho, VT 05465, USA
6/14/2022
Education
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
We are currently looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our community as an Assistant Teacher in our 3-5 classroom.
This is a crucial role that will involve supporting both the Lead Teacher and the students. The Assistant Teacher will help create a safe and nurturing environment where every student feels heard, can thrive, and succeed in all areas of their development.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to support students’ needs in all areas - physical, emotional, social, and intellectual
- Support the lead teacher in reinforcing classroom agreements and work expectations in a positive manner throughout all parts of the day
- Responsible for documenting daily observations of students
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to school
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience
- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or 12+ college hours
- An understanding of child development
- Collaborate closely with the Lead Teacher to cultivate a supportive, responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all students
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening
Benefits
- Paid Holidays, School Vacation Days, Wellness Days, and Birthday or 1/2 Birthday
- Simple IRA Retirement Plan with 3% matching contributions
- HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
- Paid Professional Development, training, and VTAEYC Conference
- Montessori and Nature Based training provided
- Summers off
Pay Scale for Assistant: $20.00 - $24.00/hr ($35,200yr - $42,240yr)
Starting Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Work Year: Late August to mid June
Type of employment: Full-time/Yearly