Assistant Teacher (PreK)

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC; Danbury (CT); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement program

Job summary

An educational institute in Connecticut is seeking a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to assist in classroom activities for children aged 3-5 years. The ideal candidate will have a CDA certificate and experience in early childhood education. Benefits include competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a CDA certificate and/or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits required.
• AA or BA preferred.
• Head Start or Preschool experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities for preschool children.
• Build partnerships with families.
• Maintain records and documentation.

Skills

Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

Early Childhood Education Credits

Bilingual communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• 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

Equal Opportunity

CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider.

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.