Employment Opportunities

We are looking for an early childhood professional familiar with infant and toddler and/or preschool age group classrooms.

Principal Responsibilities:

The Assistant Teacher is a valuable part of our teaching team in the Early Learning Center. They implement daily activities and lessons in the classroom and museum under the guidance of the head teacher; assist the head teacher with daily routines in accordance with NAEYC, School Readiness, and OEC guidelines. The assistant teacher also helps to prepare the learning environment, assists with lunch, nap, opening and/or closing procedures and supervises the children under the head teacher's direction.  

Requirements:

• At least 12 early childhood college credits (Associate’s degree preferred) and one year of experience with young children is preferred for these positions.
• Candidates should be familiar with NAEYC standards, CT state licensing guidelines, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Prospective employees should be familiar with the CT Early Learning and Development Standards. First Aid, CPR, and Administration of Medication is preferred, but not required.

The assistant teacher should be outgoing, friendly, detail-oriented, flexible, and reliable, a team player, able to multi-task and take direction well. Candidates must be able to work Monday-Friday during early learning center hours. 

Job Type: 

Full Time

We are looking for an early childhood professional familiar with infant and toddler and/or preschool age group classrooms.

Principal Responsibilities:

The Part Time Substitute Teacher is a valuable part of our teaching team in the Early Learning Center. They implement daily activities and lessons in the classroom and museum under the guidance of the head teacher; assist the head teacher and/or assistant teacher with daily routines in accordance with NAEYC, School Readiness, and OEC guidelines. The part time assistant teacher also helps to prepare the learning environment, assists with lunch, nap, opening and/or closing procedures and supervises the children under the head teacher's direction.  

Requirements:

• At least 12 early childhood college credits (Associate’s degree preferred) and one year of experience with young children is preferred for these positions.
• Candidates should be familiar with NAEYC standards, CT state licensing guidelines, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Prospective employees should be familiar with the CT Early Learning and Development Standards. First Aid, CPR, and Administration of Medication is preferred, but not required.

The part-time assistant teacher should be outgoing, friendly, detail-oriented, flexible, and reliable, a team player, able to multi-task and take direction well. Candidates must be able to work Monday-Friday during early learning center hours. 

On call substitute positions are available with flexible hours. Compensation based on education and experience.

Job Type: 

On call

Position:  Outreach/Museum Educator – Part Time

Reports To:  Museum Director/Atelierista

Job Summary:  Responsible for the implementation of Museum Programs, Outreach Programs, Field Trips, and Birthdays Parties. Job requires weekend availability and ability to travel in-state

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing high quality, innovative programming that reflects the mission of Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center (INMELC)

• Foster a dynamic, playful, comfortable, and accessible educational environment 

• Direct responsibility for implementation of programs

• Prepare instructional materials, ensure proper set up, presentation, and clean up for all programs assigned

• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetics of the museum studios 

• Communicate with and assist the Museum Director and Community Program Coordinator with implementing new programs

• Assist in the marketing to promote all museum programs

• Travel to communities for outreach programs

• Assist with museum programs and events, including teaching workshops and managing field experience groups

• Set up for Birthday parties including educational materials and monitor the use of the museum during the party

• Provide educational workshops to Birthday party participants

• Remain current with all trainings and policy sign offs as required

• Maintain a safe environment by following INMELC standards and policies

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Museum Director

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to provide strong teaching skills in the implementation of the Museum Community Programs

• Ability to read and understand lesson plans that align with Early Learning Standards

• Experience working with young children and families, preferably in an educational setting

• Excellent communication skills

• Must be self-directed, highly organized, with excellent follow through

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail

• Ability and means to drive to programs in surrounding towns and further out when necessary 

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently

• Ability to work evenings/weekends as required

• Maintain high standards of The Boys and Girls Club of Bristol/ Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center conduct

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs, bend, and use the stairs as well as sit or stand for periods of time.  Work is also performed outdoors at times.

• Professional Development/Coursework in Early Childhood Education or museum education experience preferred 

• Knowledge and comfort working with a variety of small animals a plus

• Open and close the building as neccessary

Disclaimer:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able and willing to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for employees in this classification.  Reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  This does not contain, nor be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.  This job description is no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement.  As explained in the Operations and Employee handbook, employment with the Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol is employment at will.