Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Substitute Teachers
- Guilford, CT
- $16.00-19.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
NGNS provides a half-day preschool program in a small classroom setting that serves the developmental needs of two, three, and four your old children in the greater Guilford community.Our Visions:
NGNS seeks to become a premier half-day community based preschool by applying the best practices in early childhood education, improving our practice through high-quality professional development opportunities, and engaging respectfully & collaboratively with fellow colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders.Our Core Values:
Small is Better & Less is More:
Our programs are intentionally small group and half-day, meeting the needs of families who also share our belief that when it comes to the education of little people, small is better & less is more.
Play Based:
Our primary instructional approach is hands-on exploration through play, in accordance with the research on best practice in early childhood education
Nature Based:
Our curriculum is delivered through a series of nature themes that allow us to tap into the richness of our rural setting in North Guilford.
Standards Aligned:
Our practices are guided by the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards to ensure that all students have the opportunity to practice the standards for their age group.DutiesLead Teacher: create lesson plans and curriculum materials
Assistant Teacher: Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
All Teachers:
- Availability to work from 8:30 - 2:00 Monday - Friday, unless otherwise indicated by director who sets weekly schedule.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, use of Brightwheel application.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to school and back home.
- Follow all school policies and state regulations.
- Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with preschool children
- Kind, loving and child-centered
- Understanding of play-based preschool teaching and learning
- Understanding of the Bucket Filler method for student management
- High energy, enthusiastic, team player
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to be certified
- Must clear a full background check and must pass health screening.
- Minimum High School Diploma; preference given those who possess a CDA credentials or at least 12 credits in early childhood education or child development.
- Willingness to pursue CDA credential or at least 12 credits in early childhood education or child development.
Associates; Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related fields
CDA; or at least 12 credits in early childhood education or child development or willingness to pursue CDA credentials or at least 6 credits of ECE, if you don't currently possessBenefitsThe opportunity to join a vibrant learning community of committed early childhood educators. Enjoy small class sizes and high teacher to student ratios, collaborative co-workers, supportive supervisors, and involved families.
The school is open 11 months out of the year; follows the Guilford Public School Calendar for vacation and time off; and provides the month of August as additional vacation.About UsSince 1955, North Guilford Nursery School has been providing early childhood education to families in the greater Guilford area who seek a small, part-time program.Mission: NGNS provides a half-day preschool program in a small classroom setting that serves the developmental needs of two, three, and four your old children in the greater Guilford community.????Core Values:Small is Better & Less is More: Our programs are intentionally small group and half-day, meeting the needs of families who also share our belief that when it comes to the education of little people, small is better & less is more.Play Based: Our primary instructional approach is hands-on exploration through play, in accordance with the research on best practice in early childhood educationNature Based: Our curriculum is delivered through a series of nature themes that allow us to tap into the richness of our rural setting in North Guilford.Standards Aligned: Our practices are guided by the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards ( ) to ensure that all students have opportunity to practice the standards for their age group.Vision Statement:NGNS seeks to become a premier half-day community based preschool by applying the best practices in early childhood education, improving our practice through high-quality professional development opportunities, and engaging respectfully & collaboratively with fellow colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders.