Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Education & Care

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

TVCCA in Mashantucket, CT is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support child safety and learning, assist staff in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, and help keep the classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.

The role requires compassion for families from diverse backgrounds, adherence to all program policies, fostering self-esteem and independence, and integration of health, safety and nutrition education into daily planning, with responsibilities in the absence of the

Qualifications

• Valid CDA with 12 ECE credits or current enrollment in related programs.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• CT child care first-aid, CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Staff Health statement of Good Health within 12 months and every 36 months for current staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain health, safety and nutrition education within the curriculum planning.
• Ensure classroom and playground are clean, safe, and orderly.
• Learn and follow all program policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and communicate with families.
• Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans and assessments.

Skills

CDA credential

12 ECE credits

ECE degree

Enrollment in ECE degree program

Transportation

First Aid/CPR

Medication administration

Health clearance

Education

CDA credential

Associate/Bachelor in ECE

Enrolled in degree program

CDA program enrollment

Job description

TVCCA in Mashantucket, CT is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support child safety and learning, assist staff in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, and help keep the classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.

The role requires compassion for families from diverse backgrounds, adherence to all program policies, fostering self-esteem and independence, and integration of health, safety and nutrition education into daily planning, with responsibilities in the absence of the