Leila Day Afternoon Teacher Assistant Preschool

About This Role

This Leila Day Afternoon Teacher Assistant Preschool opportunity at Leila Day Nurseries serves Preschool (3–5) and requires no formal credential — just relevant experience. Based in New Haven, CT, candidates bring experience in early childhood education and development.

What You'll Do

• Assist other classroom teacher(s) with implementation of activities, experiences and curriculum
• Contribute to an environment that is welcoming, child-centered and developmentally appropriate by engaging with children during play, preparing materials for teacher led activities and setting up the learning environments.
• Encourage children's positive self-concept while supporting and respecting the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interests and learning style of each child and are sensitive to issues of equity and implicit bias.
• Aid in the maintenance of the classroom and outdoor spaces, including stocking of supplies and organizing instructional materials.
• Care for materials and equipment to ensure the indoor and outdoor spaces are properly tidied and organized at the close of each day
• Relay messages to and from the teachers and families as necessary.
• Carry out daily routines and procedures under the direction of lead or co-teachers (e.g. behavioral expectations, group management, limit setting and transitions) reflective of children's different needs and that ensure the safety and well-being of the group.
• Engage in on-going professional learning opportunities to remain current with early childhood research and best practices.
• Teacher Assistants communicate with teachers and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with them.
• Teacher Assistants attend relevant staff meetings, school wide events, professional development trainings, conferences, and other activities outside of regular hours as deemed necessary by the administration.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

Requirements

• Must adhere to all CT State guidelines and Leila Day policies regarding immunizations, physical exam, and required health and safety training such as CPR, First Aid, and Administration of Medications
• Must have the physical ability to participate in activities that may include lifting, moving or holding children from 20-60 pounds as well as walking, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
• Must have desire and ability to regularly spend as many as 3 hours per day outdoors.
• Must be able to maintain mental and physical alertness, appropriate level of energy and respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.

Physical, Health & Safety Requirements

• Must adhere to all CT State guidelines and Leila Day policies regarding immunizations, physical exam, and required health and safety training such as CPR, First Aid, and Administration of Medications
• Must have the physical ability to participate in activities that may include lifting, moving or holding children from 20-60 pounds as well as walking, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
• Must have desire and ability to regularly spend as many as 3 hours per day outdoors.
• Must be able to maintain mental and physical alertness, appropriate level of energy and respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.

Education & Experience

• At least 19 years of age
• Minimum 1 year experience working in child care or school setting

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree (in early childhood education or a related field) preferred but not required
• ECE credits

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?

Answer:

• No credentials required for this role.
• This Leila Day Afternoon Teacher Assistant Preschool role pays $18 to $20/Hr.
• This job is Part Time.
• Leila Day Nurseries is located at 100 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, CT.

Pay

This Leila Day Afternoon Teacher Assistant Preschool role pays $18 to $20/Hr.

Schedule

This job is Part Time.