<p>Job Description:</p> <p>PreSchool Assistant Teacher (Job ID 1171)</p> <p>Part Time - 32.5 hours weekly / Academic Calendar - 191 days</p> <p>Plymouth Family Resource Center, Plymouth, CT</p> <p>Open Until Filled / Anticipated Start Date August 2025</p> <p>Reports to: Coordinator, Plymouth Family Resource Center</p> <p>Plymouth FRC Preschool located at Partnership Learning Academy, Plymouth</p> <p>At EdAdvance, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement savings plan, and professional development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.</p> <p>Job Description: EdAdvance is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Plymouth FRC Preschool. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, and able to work independently and within a team. The Plymouth Family Resource Center (FRC) provides school-based family support programs that strengthen the bond between the family and school, nurture the healthy development of the family, and prepare children for school.</p> <p>Major Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Assist Head Teacher in operation of a School Readiness preschool program on a daily basis </li><li>Plan and execute developmentally appropriate curriculum in collaboration with other staff. </li><li>Assist in observations and documentation of child progress </li><li>Maintain the site to ensure a clean, safe and pleasant environment. </li><li>Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position </li><li>Maintain positive relationships with families </li><li>Provide emotional and social support to students </li><li>Provide support to the Plymouth FRC Coordinator </li><li>Other duties as may be assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications/Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must be at least 18 years old and have an Associate's Degree. </li><li>Minimum 12 credits in early childhood education/child studies. </li><li>Knowledge of child development and experience in an early childhood setting. </li><li>Awareness of age-appropriate curriculum activities. </li><li>Basic classroom management skills </li><li>Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills. </li><li>Certified in First Aid and CPR. (will train) </li><li>Experience working with families. </li></ul> <p>Application Procedure:</p> <p>Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>EdAdvance</p> <p>P.O. Box 909</p> <p>Litchfield, CT 06759-0909</p> <p>EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org</p>