Preschool Floating Substitute Teacher

About This Role

Leila Day Nurseries in New Haven, CT is seeking a qualified Preschool Floating Substitute Teacher to work with Preschool (3–5) in a center-based environment. This position requires no formal credential — just relevant experience.

What You'll Do

• Assist Teacher(s) with implementation of activities, experiences and curriculum
• Develop open communications with all colleagues, administration and staff and both maintain and nurture a cooperative and professional relationship with all colleagues
• Work with individuals and groups in a manner that is consistent with Leila Day values and philosophy
• Care for the needs and well-being of the total group as well as each individual child, including awareness of and sensitivity to issues of equity and implicit bias
• Help with the maintenance of the classroom and outdoor spaces, including stocking of supplies and organizing instructional materials
• Relay messages to and from the teachers as necessary
• Be willing to learn and pitch in in all classrooms, and be flexible in terms of classroom assignments day-to-day
• Engage in on-going professional learning opportunities to remain current with early childhood research and best practices
• Other duties as assigned or necessary
• Attend staff meetings, school wide events, professional development trainings, and other activities outside of regular hours as deemed necessary by the administration

Requirements

• 2 years experience caring for and educating young children
• High School Diploma
• 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 4 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

Nice to Have

• A Bachelors Degree
• ECE credits
• Experience in outdoor education and activities
• Creative arts background

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?
  No credentials required for this role.
• What does this position pay?
  This Preschool Floating Substitute Teacher role pays $19 to $22/Hr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
  This job is Full Time.