Early Childhood Teacher Aide: Safe, Caring Classroom Support

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; Taftville (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Acc. &

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

13 paid Holidays

Vacation/Sick time

Job summary

TVCCA is seeking a Teacher Aide to support classroom children with care, supervision, and safety, and to assist staff in planning age-appropriate activities. You will help keep classrooms and playgrounds clean, safe, and orderly, and follow all program policies and procedures while promoting self-esteem and independence for diverse learners.

The role requires a High School Diploma (preferred), reliable transportation, and CT child care first-aid/CPR and medication administration certification,

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Must have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician within 12 months prior to employment and every 36 months thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Care, supervision, and safety of classroom children.
• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Keep classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
• Learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures.
• Encourage self-esteem and independence for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

TVCCA is seeking a Teacher Aide to support classroom children with care, supervision, and safety, and to assist staff in planning age-appropriate activities. You will help keep classrooms and playgrounds clean, safe, and orderly, and follow all program policies and procedures while promoting self-esteem and independence for diverse learners.

The role requires a High School Diploma (preferred), reliable transportation, and CT child care first-aid/CPR and medication administration certification,