Assistant Teacher

Thames Valley Council for Community Action; Griswold (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Acc?d.

13 paid Holidays

Job summary

Thames Valley Council for Community Action seeks an Assistant Teacher to care for center children, assist in curriculum planning, and maintain a safe, orderly classroom and playground. The role requires compassion for families from diverse backgrounds and adherence to all program policies and procedures.

Pay scales range from $19.50 to $21.50 per hour depending on education level, with a benefits package including retirement, health, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Care and supervision of center children.
• Assist staff in planning age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain classroom and playground cleanliness, safety and order.
• Support health, safety and nutrition education within curriculum planning.
• Provide program operations coverage in the absence of Head Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervise center children and ensure safety.
• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Keep classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
• Promote health, safety, and nutrition education within planning.

Skills

Child care

Compassion

Curriculum planning

Education

CDA or degree program

12 ECE credits

Associate’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of center children. Assists staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child. Ensure that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for the program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Pay rates are as follows:

• $19.50 Enrolled in a CDA or degree program
• $19.75 CDA and 12 ECE credits
• $20.50 Associate’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits
• $21.50 Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits

TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including;

• 403B Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time