Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher role is onsite in New Haven, CT, with pay of $36,000–$42,000 per year. Friends Center for Children operates a year-round, full-time program for children ages three months to five years, guided by Quaker principles and a child-centered learning approach. The assistant supports the Head Teacher with curriculum, supervision, and daily classroom responsibilities. The role contributes to children’s development by providing a safe, organized environment, documenting progress, and meeting children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive needs.

What you'll do

• Plan, supervise, and implement infant and toddler curriculum
• document observations and developmental progress through learning stories and assessments
• meet children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive needs
• prepare materials and maintain a safe, organized environment
• build relationships with staff, families, and volunteers
• attend staff meetings and participate in evaluation and assessment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant teacher

early childhood education

infant and toddler curriculum

child development

classroom support

learning stories

new haven ct

friends center for children

cda certificate

quaker principles

health insurance

free teacher housing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, 10 days of paid time off plus 30+ center closings, paid professional development, tuition reimbursement, hardship support, free teacher housing, and tuition discounts for employee children.

Why this role

Benefits include health insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, 10 days of paid time off in addition to 30+ center closings, paid professional development, tuition reimbursement for early childhood education coursework, hardship support, free teacher housing, and tuition discounts for employee children.

About the employer

Friends Center for Children is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.