Assistant Teacher-Head Start Taftville

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; Taftville (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support children's learning and welfare in a center setting.

The role involves caring for classroom children, assisting with curriculum planning, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for play and instruction. You'll work with staff to implement age-appropriate activities, uphold health, safety, and nutrition education, and cover program operations in the Head Teacher’s absence.

Qualifications

• Valid CDA with 12 ECE credits or higher in ECE
• Enrolled in program leading to Associate's or Bachelor’s degree with 12 ECE credits to be completed within 3 years
• Enrolled in CDA credential program and complete 12 ECE credits within 2 years
• Reliable, insured transportation required
• Must obtain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician within 12 months and every 36 months for current staff

Responsibilities

• Care for classroom children and ensure safety
• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
• Maintain classroom and playground cleanliness, safety, and order
• Promote health, safety, and nutritional education in the curriculum
• Act as program lead in Head Teacher's absence

Skills

CDA with ECE

ECE credits 12

Ready for degree program

CDA credential program

Transportation access

First-aid certification

CPR certification

Medication administration

Health & safety statements

Education

Associate's degree in ECE

Bachelor's degree in ECE

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.