Assistant Teacher, Little Learners

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Acc. D

13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

Job summary

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. in New London, CT is seeking an Assistant Teacher to care for center children, assist in curriculum planning, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role emphasizes compassion for families from diverse backgrounds and strict adherence to program policies. Candidates should have a CDA with ECE credits or be enrolled in an approved degree program, with transportation and health certifications required.

Qualifications

• Valid CDA with 12 ECE credits or higher degree in ECE.
• Enrolled in a program leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree with 12 ECE credits within 3 years.
• Enrolled in a CDA credential program and obtain 12 ECE credits within 2 years.
• Must have reliable, insured transportation.
• 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 prior to employment and every 24 months for current staff.
• Provide a negative tuberculin test within 12 months prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Care, supervision, and safety of center children.
• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Keep classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
• Oversee program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Education

Valid CDA with 12 ECE credits

Associate's degree in ECE

Bachelor's degree in ECE

Enrolled in ECE degree program with 12 ECE credits

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Teacher 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 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

New London

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 twenty-four (24) months for current staff.
• Provide a written report of negative tuberculin test completed within twelve (12) months prior to the date of employment, or for a known prior reactor, no evidence of active tuberculosis on a chest x-ray.