Assistant Teacher Head Start New London, CT

Community Action, Inc; New London (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action, Inc is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Head Start responsible for child care, safety, and educational supervision. Candidates should be compassionate and able to work with culturally diverse families. Competitive pay scales based on educational qualifications and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

13 paid Holidays and vacation/sick time

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA, degree in ECE or similar field.
• Experience with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to implement and follow program policies.

Responsibilities

• Care for and supervise children while ensuring safety.
• Assist in planning age-appropriate curriculum.
• Responsible for cleanliness and organization of classroom.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Education

CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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