Afternoon Assistant Teacher - Preschool

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. in Norwalk, CT is hiring for the Afternoon Assistant Teacher position (2:45 PM – 5:45 PM).

The role supports planning and implementing routines, curriculum, meals, and activities for preschool and infant-toddler children in Head Start/Preschool settings. Responsibilities include assisting Lead Teachers in classrooms of 14–20 children and working under the supervision of the Education Services Professional.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old required.
• Entry level; babysitting/childcare experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills (email, word processing, internet).
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• CDA Certificate or commitment to obtain within 1 year (employer paid).
• Early Childhood Education credits preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare exp

Basic computer skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or plan to obtain within 1 year

Tools

CDA Training

Job description

Description

CIFC's Norwalk 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