Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Hopmeadow Nursery School, a small play-based nursery school in Simsbury, is seeking a part time co-teachers for our 5 year old PreK class.
This is a part-time position: M Th 8:30-1:15, T, W F 8:30 -12:15, working with a group of up to 13 children with a co-teacher.
More hours are available 12-1:15 for Lunch Bunch/ extended days.
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 21 years of age
- previous childcare experience
- 2 professional references
Nice To Haves
- Administration of Medication trained
- First Aid and CPR trained
- CDA or 12 college credits in Early Chidhood
- Head Teacher certificate from the Office of Early Childhood.
Benefits
paid time off
paid holidays