Assistant Teacher

TEAM INC; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Job summary

TEAM INC in Waterbury, CT is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join a supportive, collaborative early childhood team. You will work with educators and specialists to create safe, engaging classrooms and help implement individualized instruction and developmentally appropriate activities.

A CDA or ECE degree and 6+ months of preschool experience are preferred; bilingual Spanish/English a plus. TEAM INC offers competitive pay, robust benefits, generous vacation, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education required or preferred.
• 6+ months of experience with preschoolers, infants, or toddlers.
• Warm, nurturing presence and genuine love for working with young children and families.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and Head Start standards preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head Teacher to create a classroom environment where every child feels safe, seen, and supported.
• Help bring curriculum to life through thoughtful, individualized instruction that meets each child’s needs.
• Use positive guidance techniques that build children’s confidence and create a calm, structured environment.
• Observe and document children’s growth weekly.
• Collaborate with specialists and support staff to address children’s needs.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through communication, home visits, and engagement events.
• Maintain a beautiful, organized classroom reflecting TEAM’s commitment to safety and innovation.
• Actively participate in professional development, staff meetings, and agency events.

Education

CDA or Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Bilingual in Spanish and English (plus)

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Waterbury, CT 06704

Salary Range: $41,000.00 – $43,400.00 per year

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Competitive pay, benefits, growth opportunities, and a team that truly supports you.

Full Job Description

High quality classrooms aren’t built in a silo — they’re built by a team that shows up for each other and every child.

At TEAM, Assistant Teachers are a vital part of something bigger. As a valued staff member, you will walk into a fully supported team environment where education coordinators, family service workers, behavioral health coordinators, disability specialists, and health and nutrition staff are all working alongside you to help every child thrive. Your expertise and commitment will play an essential role in contributing to a team that supports each other and in turn, provides opportunities for our youngest learners to thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the Head Teacher to create a classroom environment where every child feels safe, seen, and supported
• Help bring curriculum to life through thoughtful, individualized instruction that meets each child’s individual needs
• Use positive guidance techniques that build children’s confidence and create a calm, structured environment
• Observe and document children’s growth weekly
• Collaborate with specialists and support staff to address children’s individual needs
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families through communication, home visits, and engagement events
• Maintain a beautiful, organized classroom that reflects TEAM’s commitment to safety and innovation
• Actively participate in professional development, staff meetings, and agency events

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• 6+ months of experience working with preschoolers, infants and/or toddlers
• A warm, nurturing presence and genuine love for working with young children and families
• Knowledge of early childhood development and Head Start standards preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

Why TEAM

• Supportive, team-oriented work culture – with fully resourced specialists to support children’s unique needs
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art classrooms focused on safety and innovation
• Competitive pay in the top tier of Connecticut early childhood compensation
• Structured step progression after 90 days
• 15 days of paid vacation and 2 days personal days
• 8 sick days and 14 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 403(b) with 6% company match
• Paid professional development, training, 1:1 coaching, and reflective supervision
• Payment of annual CDA re-certification fees
• Significant opportunities for growth with credentials across our talented Early Childhood Team and Centers
• Be a part of our staff recognition events including full agency development/appreciation day (off-site), multiple staff functions (family picnic, year-end party), and national appreciations such as Teacher’s Day/Week, Week of the Young Child

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