Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant Full Time - Hartford, CT

Acquire4Hire LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hartford seeks a full-time Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to support educational activities and ensure a safe environment for children. The role calls for engaging with both children and parents while fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Candidates with experience in child care are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Retirement Plan

Childcare Discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional child care experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant Full Time - Hartford, CT

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Summary

Join YWCA Hartford Team and make a difference in the Hartford community!

Great benefits and rewarding career!

$17.00 per hour

Monday - Friday

37.5 hours per week

year round position

Apply directly via our website YWCA of Hartford Region today.

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  
  

Benefits

Benefits:

A career with YWCA Hartford provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or special part-time (intermittent).

Benefits may include: apply now, and ask the recruiter for more details!

Health Insurance - A group medical plan and group dental plan offers comprehensive coverage to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Long-term Disability - Eligible employees receive company-paid long-term disability insurance.

Short-term Disability - All eligible employees may elect short-term disability to cover the employee for 12 weeks, if disabled. This is an employee-paid option.

Life Insurance - A company-paid group life insurance plan is available to eligible employees. Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.

Time Off From Work - Eligible employees receive ten paid holidays per year, paid vacation and personal time, as well as paid sick time.

Retirement Plan - All eligible employees are enrolled in a non-contributory pension plan after two years of employment.

Childcare Discounts - Employees receive discounts on childcare offered at YWCA Hartford Region.

EOE/AA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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