Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Leila Day is in search of a high energy, enthusiastic teacher assistant for our After School Program who is familiar with and/or willing to learn about outdoor education, art education, and working with young children in an after-school context.

The hours are 2:30-5:30, additional subbing hours may well be available

Duties

Assistant Teachers will collaborate with the Lead Teacher in cultivating an environment of creativity, exploration, and joy while supporting the emergent ideas of young children and helping them learn and grow. In addition, Assistant Teachers will help the Lead Teacher manage the classroom,including, but not limited to playing and working with the children,classroom organization and cleanliness, and curriculum planning.The Assistant Teacher is expected to support the lead teacher on trips and adventures in East Rock Park.

Requirements

Experience working with children

Experience outdoors ( hiking, camping, fishing, birdwatching, animal care, gardening, geology, astronomy, etc)

Growth mindset: willingness to learn about outdoor education, arts education and the emergent curriculum at Leila Day

Reliable, show up for work, show up on time, clear communication

After School Program hours 2:30-5:30

Nice To Haves

Experience working with this age group ( 5-10)

Experience working with children in the outdoor environment

Education credits in early childhood

Benefits

Top of the market pay rate

Paid holidays

Wonderful work environment; supportive staff; opportunities to spend a lot of time outdoors; growth and professional development opportunities; it's a lot of fun to work here

About Us

pf_style_visibility="visible"> Leila Day is an accredited, nonprofit child care center serving children of working families from diverse economic, racial and cultural backgrounds from New Haven and surrounding towns. In operation since 1878, this celebrated program's mission is to foster children's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development within a warm and nurturing environment built on sound

pf_style_visibility="visible"> principles of child development. Leila Day emphasizes nature and outdoor education. The children and teachers spend time learning outside every day.

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