Afternoon Assistant Teacher - Preschool

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. (CIFC) Danbury Early Learning Programs seeks an Afternoon Assistant Teacher for 2:45 - 5:45 PM shifts to support 14–20 Head Start/Preschool children and 7–8 Infant/Toddler children.

Under Lead Teacher direction and Education Services Professional supervision, you will help plan routines, curriculum, meals and activities for ages 6 months to 5 years in a non-exempt, part-time role with benefits including holidays, PTO and EAP.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old.
• Entry level position; babysitting or childcare experience is preferred.
• Basic computer experience is required.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required (completed or currently enrolled).
• CDA Certificate or a commitment to obtain a CDA within 1 year of employment is required (paid by the employer).
• Early Childhood Education Credits are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for preschool and/or infant/toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years).
• Serve as an assistant in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start/Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children.
• Work under the direction of Lead Teacher(s) and be supervised by the Education Services Professional.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Certificate or commitment to obtain CDA within 1 year (employer-paid)

Early Childhood Education Credits preferred

Job description

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.

Description:

CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs are looking to hire multiple Afternoon Assistant Teachers - 2:45 - 5:45 PM shift

Summary: The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years). This position serves as the assistantin a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start /Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children. This position is chiefly responsible to assist in the core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed.

Afternoon Assistant Teacher works under the direction of 1-2 assigned Lead Teacher(s) and is supervised by the Education Services Professional.

• Unit: Early Learning
• Immediate Supervisor: Education Services Professional
• Classification: Standard / Part-Time (Hourly)
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Directly Supervises: None

Requirements:

• 18+ years old, required.
• Entry level position; previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred.
• Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation).
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required (completed or currently enrolled).
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate or a commitment to obtain a CDA within 1 year of employment is required (paid by the employer) is required.
• Early Childhood Education Credits are preferred

Health Requirements:

• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and
• Recent fit for duty examination.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Competitive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and employee assistance program.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.