Assistant Teacher, Little Learners

Thames Valley Council for Community Action; New London (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

Short/Long-term disability and other福利

Job summary

Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) seeks an Assistant Teacher to care for center children, support curriculum planning, and maintain a safe, clean learning environment. The role requires CDA or ECE coursework and reliable transportation.

Candidates should have or be pursuing ECE credentials, CPR/First Aid, and health/TB screening. The position offers benefits and a pathway to professional growth in a diverse community setting.

Qualifications

• Valid CDA with 12 ECE credits, or enrollment in a program leading to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE with 12 ECE credits.
• Enrollment in a program leading to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field with 12 ECE credits completed within three years of hire.
• Enrollment in a CDA credential program and obtain 12 ECE credits within two years of hire.
• Access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must have or obtain CT child care first-aid, CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician within 12 months and every 24 months for current staff.
• Provide a written report of negative tuberculin test within 12 months prior to employment or evidence of active tuberculosis denial.

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.
• Encourage self-esteem and independence for social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs.
• Integrate health, safety and nutrition education into curriculum planning.
• Operate program in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Skills

First-aid certification

CPR certification

Medication administration

Reliable transportation

Education

CDA with 12 ECE credits

Associate’s Degree in ECE

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE

Enrolled in ECE degree program

Enrolled in CDA credential program

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.

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.

Required Experience