Assistant TeacherHead Start

Thames Valley Council for Community Action; New London (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley Council for Community Action is looking for an Assistant Teacher in New London, Connecticut. The role involves ensuring the care and safety of children in the classroom, implementing educational programs, and overseeing operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Qualified candidates should have a CDA with ECE credits or an associate’s/bachelor’s degree in ECE. Additional requirements include certifications in first-aid and CPR, along with a good health statement from a qualified health professional.

Qualifications

• Valid CDA with 12 credits in ECE, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits.
• Enroll in a program leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field.
• Hold or obtain CT child-care first-aid, CPR, and medication administration certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for care, supervision, and safety of classroom children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding of children's needs

Knowledge of ECE principles

Education

CDA certification

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE

Job description

Job Summary

Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. Tasks include planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground. The teacher must demonstrate compassion and understanding of the needs of children and families from all backgrounds, learning, implementing, and following all program policies and procedures. Additionally, the teacher encourages self‑esteem and independence, supports social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, and incorporates health, safety, and nutritional education into curriculum planning. In the Head Teacher’s absence, the assistant oversees program operations.

Qualifications

• Valid CDA with 12 credits in ECE, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits (preferred).
• Enroll in a program that leads to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, to be completed within three years of hire.
• Enroll in a CDA credential program and obtain 12 ECE credits within two years of hire.
• Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Hold or obtain and maintain CT child‑care first‑aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA staff statement of good health signed by a qualified physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner, completed within twelve months before employment, and renewed every thirty‑six months thereafter.