Job description

Description:Position Overview:
The Early Language and Literacy Initiative (ELLI) is a high quality interdisciplinary approach to early childhood education. The ELLI Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the innovative ELLI teaching staff and ELLI partners, including Stepping Stones and Literacy How, to ensure quality and comprehensive teaching and learning experiences are consistently provided for young children ages 3 – 5. The ELLI Assistant Teacher facilitates the ELLI teaching approach in a complex, play-based learning environment, embedding early language and literacy within content-rich learning units designed according to guidelines established by ELLI, the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The ELLI Assistant Teacher will have frequent contact with parents and families.
The ELLI Assistant Teacher will support one or more sites, including the ELLI Lab School at Stepping Stones, ELLI at Fairfield University and ELLI in Norwalk Public Schools. The ELLI Assistant Teacher will work with and support the ELLI Lead Teachers.

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Position Responsibilities:*

• Responsible for the supervision of the children at all times while they are at the site, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips.
• At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.
• Implements and annually reviews specific written policies, plans and procedures required by applicable statute or regulation.
• Implements immersive learning experiences for ELLI students as part of a collaborative teaching team; embraces and enhances their capabilities; and inspires them to love to learn.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for educational innovation and a commitment to creating a child-powered environment both in the classroom and in the museum.
• Engages parents and caregivers as partners in their child’s learning by welcoming and connecting with each parent; encourages supportive and involved relationships with each parent; helps to expand parent and caregiver skills.
• Works collaboratively with the ELLI teaching team and museum staff; provides cross-functional learning opportunities that embed ELLI into daily museum activities.
• Documents and discusses student learning gains and impact the ELLI teaching team, mentors, parents and caregivers.
• Participates in ongoing professional development.
• Collaborates with the ELLI teaching staff to consistently create quality learning experiences for ELLI students; contributes expertise and ideas.
• Acts as an ambassador and actively shares information within area communities to raise awareness of ELLI and ELLI partners.
• Represents Stepping Stones as a respected educational resource and communicates the museum’s mission in a variety of settings.
• Proactively identifies, recruits and leverages expertise and resources to develop successful community relationships.

Requirements:
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Required Education and/or Certifications:*

• Associate’s Degree required in early childhood education, child development or human development or a four (4) year degree with at least twelve (12) credits in child development or early childhood education.
• Minimum one (1) year experience at a licensed child day care center that meets standards comparable to those in Connecticut and/or experience in group care for children 3 to 5 years.

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• Combination of education and experience in early childhood programs and/or pre-school setting
• Knowledge of language and pre-literacy development
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with staff and community partners
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Creative problem-solving skills; proven ability to recommend and implement process improvements and new initiatives; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Sensitive to diversity including individuals with physical challenges or special needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office; proven ability to learn new systems and software

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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