We are looking for a passionate teacher to join our Alta Schoolhouse team! We offer competitive pay, paid vacation, paid sick leave, free coffee, and a POSITIVE work culture! This position is open for both a Lead and Assistant teacher. Our classrooms have on average 3 teachers per class with a whole school ratio of 7:1 (7 students to 1 teacher).
Responsibilities
- Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of each individual student in your classroom.
- Responsible for managing the classroom environment, ensuring it is safe and conducive to learning.
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
- Meet with lead or assistant teacher to discuss curriculum and goals.
- Create and maintain relationship with parents/caregivers and assesses their needs.
- Conducts parent/teacher meetings as needed.
- Monitors students’ progress and provides written progress reports semi annually.
- Uses effective English in their oral and written communication.
- Attend all staff meetings and training opportunities provided by Alta Schoolhouse.
- Actively observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech delays or any other special needs and reports these to the Director for follow up.
- Submits incidents reports as needed.
Requirements:
- Must have completed 40 hours of DCF training (part 1 and 2) shown on DCF transcript prior to employment.
- 1+ years of experience working at a child care center / preschool.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.50 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- DCF 40 hours (part 1 and part 2 of DCF training) (Required)
Work Location: In person