Assistant Teacher Head Start

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Teacher for Head Start at a leading community action organization is pivotal in providing quality care and education to children. Responsibilities include implementing age-appropriate curriculums and ensuring the safety and well-being of children in a diverse environment, making it essential for candidates to possess compassion and an understanding of community needs. The position offers competitive pay rates based on qualifications alongside a comprehensive benefits package including 403B retirement and medical benefits.

Benefits

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits

13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

Qualifications

• Valid CDA or degree in ECE or related field preferred.
• Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree in ECE within three years.
• Child care certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for care, supervision, and safety of center children.
• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Ensure health and safety education is integrated into the curriculum.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Education

CDA with 12 ECE credits

Associate’s Degree in ECE

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE

Job description

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Job Summary

The Assistant Teacher for Head Start 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.

Job Summary

The Assistant Teacher for Head Start 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
  
  

Required Skills

Qualifications :

• Valid CDA with 12 credits in ECE, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, preferred.
  
  

OR

• 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.
  
  

OR

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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