Assistant TeacherLittle Learners

Thames Valley Council for Community Action; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Health & disability benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Thames Valley Council for Community Action seeks an Assistant Teacher to support planning and delivering an age-appropriate curriculum, fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in children.

You will help ensure health, safety, and nutrition education is embedded in activities and maintain a safe, clean classroom and playground. Availability 7:00AM–5:00PM on a rotation basis is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in ECE or related field or valid CDA with required 12 OEC/ECE credits, or willing to achieve them within 3 years of hire.
• Enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field with required 12 OEC/ECE credits to be completed within three years.
• Enrolled in a CDA program to obtain the required 12 OEC/ECE credits to be completed within two years of hire.
• Have access to reliable, insured transportation
• Provide TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician within 12 months and every 36 months for current staff.
• Must have or obtain CT Head Teacher License credentials
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Be able to work 35 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
• TVCCA hours availability 7:00AM – 5:00PM on a rotation basis
• Continue professional development per funding requirements
• Strong computer skills and ability to communicate with children, parents, staff and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Encourage self-esteem and independence in children.
• Integrate health, safety, and nutrition education into planning.
• Care for center children, supervise, and keep environment orderly.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in ECE or related field

Valid CDA with 12 OEC/ECE credits

Enrolled in program to complete degree with 12 ECE credits

Enrolled in CDA program with 12 OEC/ECE credits

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Teacher **** is responsible to assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child. Ensure that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of center children, keeping classroom and playground equipment clean, neat, and orderly. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Responsible for the program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher. Must have compassion for the needs of children and families from all backgrounds.

Pay Rates:

• $19.50 Enrolled in a CDA or degree program
• $19.75 CDA and 12 ECE credits
• $20.50 Associate’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits
• $21.50 Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits

Benefits:

• 403B Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

Required Skills

• · Bachelor’s OR Associate’s degree in ECE or related field OR valid CDA with required 12 OEC/ECE credits (Intro to ECE, Child Development, Health, Safety& Nutrition in ECE and Child, Family & Community), or willing to achieve them within 3 years of hire to meet licensing requirements.
• · Enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with required 12 OEC/ECE credits (see above) to be completed within three years of the time of hire.
• · Enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) program and obtain the required 12 OEC/ECE credits (see above) to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• · Have access to reliable, insured transportation
• · Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every Thirty-six (36) months for current staff.
• · Must have or obtain and maintain CT Childcare Pediatric First-Aid, CPR, AED and medication administration certification.
• · Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire the Care 4 Kids Health and Safety Training
• · Have the credentials to obtain a Connecticut Head Teacher License from the Department of Public Health
• · Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
• · Minimum of 18 years of age
• · Be able to work 35 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.
• · The TVCCA Little Learners Early Education Program requires staff to be available from 7:00AM – 5:00PM to cover center operational hours on a rotational basis.
• · Continue professional development per funding source requirements.
• · Strong Computer skills and ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, staff and volunteers

Required Experience

• · Bachelor’s OR Associate’s degree in ECE or related field OR valid CDA with required 12 OEC/ECE credits (Intro to ECE, Child Development, Health, Safety& Nutrition in ECE and Child, Family & Community), or willing to achieve them within 3 years of hire to meet licensing requirements.
• · Enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with required 12 OEC/ECE credits (see above) to be completed within three years of the time of hire.
• · Enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) program and obtain the required 12 OEC/ECE credits (see above) to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• · Have access to reliable, insured transportation
• · Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every Thirty-six (36) months for current staff.
• · Must have or obtain and maintain CT Childcare Pediatric First-Aid, CPR, AED and medication administration certification.
• · Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire the Care 4 Kids Health and Safety Training
• · Have the credentials to obtain a Connecticut Head Teacher License from the Department of Public Health
• · Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
• · Minimum of 18 years of age
• · Be able to work 35 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.
• · The TVCCA Little Learners Early Education Program requires staff to be available from 7:00AM – 5:00PM to cover center operational hours on a rotational basis.
• · Continue professional development per funding source requirements.
• · Strong Computer skills and ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, staff and volunteers