Assistant Teacher-Head Start

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher in New London, Connecticut, to oversee classroom children and assist in planning and implementing curriculum.

The position requires a valid CDA and at least 12 ECE credits, or enrollment in a qualifying degree program. Candidates must provide certifications in first-aid, CPR, and medication administration.

This role is critical for ensuring the safety and development of children from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must learn and follow all program policies and procedures.
• Encourage self-esteem and independence for children.
• Ensure health, safety and nutritional education integration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for care, supervision, and safety of classroom children.
• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the classroom and playground.
• Manage program operations in absence of Head Teacher.

Skills

Valid CDA with 12 credits in ECE

Access to reliable, insured transportation

CT child care first-aid certification

Child CPR certification

Medication administration certification

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Enrolled in a CDA credential program

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Teache"r is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. Assist 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 all 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Valid CDA with 12 credits in ECE, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, preferred.
• Enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, to be completed within three years of the time of hire.
• Enrolled in a CDA credential program, and obtain 12 ECE credits to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health statement signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every thirty-six (36) months for current staff.