Assistant Teacher (PreK)

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,901 - 28,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement program

Job summary

A community-focused organization seeks full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers in Danbury, Connecticut. In this role, you will assist in planning and implementing activities for a classroom of 14 to 20 preschool children. Candidates must possess a minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and be at least 18 years old. Experience in Head Start or preschool settings is preferred, with a strong encouragement for bilingual candidates to apply. The position offers competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a CDA certificate and/or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits required.
• AA or BA preferred.
• Head Start or Preschool experience preferred.
• Driver’s license strongly preferred.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid, if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities.
• Support teachers in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start / Preschool children.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

12 Early Childhood Education Credits

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.

CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs seeks to hire full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers.

This position serves as the teacher assistant in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (3-5 year old) children. The position is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed:

Core Functions

• Planning (5%)
• Program Implementation (60%)
• Family Partnership Building (10%)
• Communication and Service Coordination (10%)
• Record Keeping and Recording (10%)
• On-going Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%)

Benefits

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program.

Hours

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Requirements

• Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and/or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits required.
• AA or BA preferred.
• Head Start or Preschool experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• 18+ years old or older required.
• Driver’s license strongly preferred.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid, if required.

Health Requirements

• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID);
• Recent fit for duty examination.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Compensation Details

17.35-20.35 Hourly Wage