Assistant Teacher (PreK)

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement program

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. in Danbury is hiring a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher for Head Start/Preschool classrooms of 14–20 children.

You will assist the lead teacher in planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities, supporting a safe, inclusive learning environment, and helping with daily routines. This role emphasizes teamwork, family outreach, and documentation; candidates should have a CDA or 12 ECE credits, and Head Start experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CDA certificate or 12 ECE credits required.
• AA or BA preferred.
• Head Start or Preschool experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• 18+ years old or older.
• Driver’s license strongly preferred.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparation of activities for preschool children.
• Program implementation and daily classroom routines.
• Family partnership building and parent communication.
• Communication and service coordination with staff and families.
• Record keeping and documentation of child progress.
• Ongoing monitoring and self-assessment of program quality.

Skills

CDA certificate or 12 ECE credits

Head Start/Preschool experience

Bilingual

Basic computer literacy

Education

AA or BA preferred

Job description

Description

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:

• 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

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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); and
• Recent fit for duty examination.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.