Assistant Teacher- After School Program
About This Role
This Assistant Teacher- After School Program position at Leila Day Nurseries in New Haven, CT offers $18 – $21/Hr. The ideal candidate brings no formal credential — just relevant experience and a commitment to supporting ECE program operations.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- 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.
- Support the Lead Teacher on trips and adventures in East Rock Park.
- Work with other Assistant Teachers and the Lead Teacher to assure the smooth functioning and flourishing of the team.
- Learn the specific challenges and opportunities afforded to the children and the teachers in the After School Program
- Support children 5-9, Kindergarten through 3rd grade find their interests in passions and help them bridge the demands of formal schooling and family life
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
After School Program hours 2:30-5:30
Nice to Have
- Experience working with this age group (5-9)
- Experience working with children in the outdoor environment
- Education credits in early childhood
Benefits
About Leila Day Nurseries
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 principles of child development. Leila Day emphasizes nature and outdoor education. The children and teachers spend time learning outside every day.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
What does this position pay?
Is this full-time or part-time?
Where is Leila Day Nurseries located?
No credentials required for this role.
This Assistant Teacher- After School Program role pays $18 to $21/Hr.
This job is Part Time.
Leila Day Nurseries is located at 100 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, CT