Early Childhood – Assistant Teacher; Long-term Substitute

Early Childhood – Assistant Teacher (Long-term Substitute)

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$17.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Village Green Nursery School (VGNS) is seeking a warm, dependable, and flexible Long‑Term Substitute Assistant Teacher to support our play‑based nursery school program. VGNS is dedicated to providing a caring, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment that reflects each child’s interests and abilities. Our goal is to nurture curiosity, foster independence, and help children discover the joy of learning in a positive preschool experience.

The Long‑Term Substitute Assistant Teacher plays an important role in maintaining consistency and supporting classroom teachers, children, and daily routines during an extended staff absence. This position requires reliability, adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to follow established classroom plans while responding to the needs of the school community.

• Part‑time position: up to 25 hours per week
• Position to start as soon as possible in January - April 2026. Position may extend until June.
• Schedule may vary based on school needs; additional hours may be available at the discretion of the Director.
• VGNS is a school‑year program, operating from late August through mid‑June, and is closed during the summer.

• Provide classroom coverage and support across age groups as needed, following VGNS policies and procedures and state regulations.
• Work under the direction of the Head Teacher and/or designated classroom teacher to support daily classroom activities and routines.
• Review lesson plans as appropriate and assist with preparing materials and learning centers.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, and indoor/outdoor play, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and state‑required child‑to‑staff ratios at all times.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies.
• Encourage self‑help skills and good hygiene through positive role modeling.
• Support smooth daily transitions, including arrivals and departures.
• Maintain frequent, respectful communication with families through informal conversations and progress updates, as directed.
• Assist with classroom setup, organization, and end‑of‑day cleanup.
• Attend required staff meetings, including the annual meeting covering school policies, plans, and procedures.
• Maintain an individual professional development plan to support ongoing learning and continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Completed State of CT OEC background check and health screening.
• Interest in early childhood education and working with young children in a play‑based setting.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to multitask.
• Positive attitude, teamwork skills, and a commitment to clear and respectful communication with staff and families.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments and teaching styles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Administration of Medication and Epi‑Pen training, or willingness to obtain.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to assume low postures to interact with children, see and hear well enough to ensure safety, and engage in physical activity.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.

• 1‑3 years of experience working with children

• $17–18/hour, based on experience
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance Seniority level
  • Entry level
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