Support Teacher

As a Support Teacher at Little Sprouts, you will manage classroom needs to ensure the health and well-being of your students. Your responsibilities include fostering a love of learning through our child-focused educational approach, implementing engaging STEAM curriculum activities, and maintaining communication with families and caregivers. Your role is vital in creating a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and grow.

To become a Support Teacher at Little Sprouts, candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. An EEC teacher certification or proof that requirements have been completed for review is also necessary. Those skilled in play-based learning and social-emotional education are especially encouraged to apply, as these are integral components of our teaching philosophy.

Support Teachers at Little Sprouts work from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This schedule allows for focused teaching time while also providing afternoons and weekends free for relaxation and personal commitments, striking a balanced work-life equilibrium.

At Little Sprouts, Support Teachers benefit from up to 75% off childcare, a generous time-off policy that includes a paid week off between Christmas and New Year, and a comprehensive benefits package featuring health, dental, and vision insurance. Additional perks include a 401k plan with company match, ongoing coaching, and career advancement opportunities.

Little Sprouts is committed to the growth and development of its Support Teachers. We offer ongoing coaching and mentorship, along with opportunities for career advancement, including participation in dedicated Child Conferences. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, we ensure that our educators are equipped with the tools they need to succeed.

In answering this question, share specific instances where you implemented play-based learning strategies. Discuss how these strategies fostered engagement and learning in children, and be sure to tie them back to Little Sprouts’ core mission and values.

To respond effectively, highlight your previous experiences collaborating with families. Provide examples of how you communicated learning progress and created a partnership that supports the child's development. Emphasize the importance of this role at Little Sprouts.

Discuss your classroom management style, emphasizing positive reinforcement and collaborative learning. Provide specific strategies you've used to create a welcoming and productive atmosphere, which resonates with the community values at Little Sprouts.

Share examples that illustrate how you've incorporated science, technology, engineering, art, and math into your lesson plans. Emphasize creativity and critical thinking skills you promoted among the children, aligning your experiences with the educational methods used at Little Sprouts.

To address this question, provide examples of methods you have implemented to foster emotional intelligence and communication skills in children. Explain how these strategies are aligned with Little Sprouts' focus on social-emotional learning.

Describe a specific situation, focusing on your thought process and the steps you took to resolve the issue. Highlight your ability to stay calm, patient, and resourceful, showing how this aligns with the supportive culture at Little Sprouts.

Discuss your familiarity with child development theories and how you assess children's individual needs. Provide examples of adapting lessons to ensure they are developmentally appropriate, which is crucial for our teaching approach at Little Sprouts.

Express your passion for early childhood education by sharing your personal story or experiences that drive your motivation. Relating your reasons back to the mission of Little Sprouts will demonstrate your alignment with our goals.

Share your conflict resolution techniques that emphasize cooperation and understanding. Discuss how you encourage positive communication among children while addressing behavioral issues, showcasing the nurturing environment at Little Sprouts.

Highlight the importance of collaboration in your previous roles as a Support Teacher. Share how communication and cooperation with colleagues benefit the overall learning environment and student success, which is a fundamental part of the Little Sprouts ethos.