Early Education Assistant Teacher - Growth & Benefits

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

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.