Afternoon Assistant Teacher - Preschool

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC is hiring multiple Afternoon Assistant Teachers for 2:45 - 5:45 PM shifts at Norwalk early learning programs. You will assist in planning and implementing routines, meals and activities for preschool and infant/toddler children in Head Start settings.

Under supervision of Lead Teachers, you’ll support classrooms of 14–20 children and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals and activities for preschool and/or infant/toddler children.
• Support 1–2 Lead Teachers and supervise a classroom of 14–20 Head Start/Preschool children and/or 7–8 Infant/Toddler children.
• Work under the direction of Lead Teachers and Education Services Professional.

Skills

Childcare experience

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Certificate (within 1 year)

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