Assistant Teacher (PreK)

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 22,992 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement program

Job summary

A local community organization in Norwalk is seeking a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to assist in planning and implementing activities for preschool children aged 3-5. Candidates should have a Child Development Associate certificate and possibly an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education. This role offers competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate required.
• AA or BA preferred in Early Childhood Education.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• 18+ years old required.
• Driver’s license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities.
• Support the teacher in a classroom of 14-20 preschool children.

Skills

Planning

Program Implementation

Communication

Basic Computer Literacy

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

AA/BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
Looking for a full‑time Preschool Assistant Teacher in Norwalk.

Overview

CIFC’s Early Learning Programs seeks an assistant teacher to work 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.

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%)

Qualifications

• 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 – 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.

Compensation

$16.69‑$19.00 Hourly Wage.

Hours

• 7:30 AM ‑ 3:30 PM
• 8:30 AM ‑ 4:30 PM
• 9:00 AM ‑ 5:00 PM

Benefits

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

Closing Date

Open Until Filled.

EEO Statement

CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider.