Assistant Teacher — Nurture Young Learners & Curriculum

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; Griswold (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accid.

13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

Job summary

TVCCA, Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the care, supervision, and safety of center children and assist staff in planning age-appropriate curriculum.

The role requires maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground, understanding the needs of families from diverse backgrounds, and following all program policies. Health, safety and nutritional education should be integrated into daily planning, and the Assistant Teacher

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.
• 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.
• Must have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.

Responsibilities

• Care for the safety and supervision of center children.
• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground.
• Follow program policies and procedures.
• Promote self-esteem and independence in children.
• Integrate health, safety and nutritional education into planning.
• Assist in program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Skills

CDA credential

CPR certification

First aid certification

Transportation

Education

CDA with 12 ECE credits

Associate’s degree in ECE

Bachelor’s degree in ECE

Job description

TVCCA, Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the care, supervision, and safety of center children and assist staff in planning age-appropriate curriculum.

The role requires maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground, understanding the needs of families from diverse backgrounds, and following all program policies. Health, safety and nutritional education should be integrated into daily planning, and the Assistant Teacher