Job description
Summary
Westbrook Nature School, a non-profit nature-based preschool in Redding, CT, is seeking a part-time Assistant for our Parent-Child Program. This position would begin in January 2023 with training in December 2022. Hours will be from 8:30-11:30am five days per week for the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
Our Parent-Child Classes are for parents and caregivers with children from birth to three years of age. We meet once a week for two-hours (90 minutes in the winter) during the fall, winter, and spring. This group time provides important socialization for the young child and acclimates them to the school in preparation for the preschool-kindergarten experience. It also gives parents an opportunity to meet other parents in the area and to discuss parenting issues.
Duties
The main role of the Assistant is to support the Group Leader and provide a nurturing and respectful environment. The Assistant will work with the Parent-Child Leader in planning and designing seasonal crafts, and organizing materials and supplies.
Duties include:
This exciting role engages you with the Westbrook community, assisting with our festivals and fundraisers.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a natural curiosity about nature as well as a love of the outdoors, in all kinds of weather including rain and snow.
Ideal candidates enjoy gentle interaction with young children and their caregivers and should exhibit reliability, organizational skills, and efficiency while being enthusiastic and adaptable.
No previous teaching experience is required.
Nice To Haves
Please submit a cover letter along with resume to Danielle Caldwell, Assistant Director.
Benefits
Pay rate is hourly.
Westbrook Nature School, a non-profit nature-based preschool in Redding, CT, is seeking a part-time Assistant for our Parent-Child Program. This position would begin in January 2023 with training in December 2022. Hours will be from 8:30-11:30am five days per week for the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
Our Parent-Child Classes are for parents and caregivers with children from birth to three years of age. We meet once a week for two-hours (90 minutes in the winter) during the fall, winter, and spring. This group time provides important socialization for the young child and acclimates them to the school in preparation for the preschool-kindergarten experience. It also gives parents an opportunity to meet other parents in the area and to discuss parenting issues.
Duties
The main role of the Assistant is to support the Group Leader and provide a nurturing and respectful environment. The Assistant will work with the Parent-Child Leader in planning and designing seasonal crafts, and organizing materials and supplies.
Duties include:
- Preparing food and drink for snack
- Setting the snack table and craft table
- Accompany families on trail walks
- End of class clean-up of tables, play yard and kitchen
- Set up for next day's snack and craft
This exciting role engages you with the Westbrook community, assisting with our festivals and fundraisers.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a natural curiosity about nature as well as a love of the outdoors, in all kinds of weather including rain and snow.
Ideal candidates enjoy gentle interaction with young children and their caregivers and should exhibit reliability, organizational skills, and efficiency while being enthusiastic and adaptable.
No previous teaching experience is required.
Nice To Haves
Please submit a cover letter along with resume to Danielle Caldwell, Assistant Director.
Benefits
Pay rate is hourly.
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