Toddler Assistant Nature Teacher Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Seeking full-time, Year-Round Nature Assistant for new nature-based child care center in Putnam, CT. This position begins October 2024.

We are expanding our high quality and affordable early childhood education to families living in the Northeast Corner of CT. Our nature-based program is for children ages 6 weeks old - 6 years old. In this role candidates will be working with children 18 months to 33 months of age.

If you are collaborative, innovative, and deeply committed to nature-connected learning, please apply with a cover letter and resume by September 1st 2024. .

Duties

• Minimum of 1 year of assistant teaching experience or a passion for nature based education, the arts and sciences, or related fields
• Teaching groups of children in traditional and non-traditional settings.
• Whole classroom setting experience preferred
• Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Capacity to adjust and respond to new conditions and circumstances
• Work collaboratively with others in the classroom
• Participate in training opportunities as directed by the classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, or center director
• Perform all duties and responsibilities related to an early childhood classroom
• Assist students with daily living skills required.
• Assist teacher in nature-based programming outdoors across all four seasons in all weather conditions.
• Work directly with teachers 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 training's throughout the program year.
• Class mentorship from Teachers and Curriculum Coordinator.
• Communicate with families consistently throughout the program year
• Contribute to program curriculum and student evaluations

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