Assistant Teacher (PreK)

Shelby American, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early learning program in Danbury seeks full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers to support classroom activities for children aged 3-5. Responsibilities include planning, implementation, and family engagement. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement program

Qualifications

• Minimum CDA certificate or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits required.
• Head Start or Preschool experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities for preschool children.
• Responsible for family partnership building and communication.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

AA or BA

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

CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider.

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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.