Education Aide

Child Care Resources Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Professional Development

Holiday Pay

Paid time off

Birthday off

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in Waterbury, CT, seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the Teacher and classroom activities. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities, supervise children, and assist with daily routines to promote growth and school readiness.

The role involves ensuring health and safety, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and staff in a compliant learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School or Equivalent.
• Knowledge of Early Start CT requirements and NAEYC standards is a plus.
• Ability to follow agency policies and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
• Provide active supervision to ensure health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Supervise designated groups of children under direction of the Teacher or Assistant Teacher.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, and cleanup.
• Maintain classroom materials, supplies, and equipment and report repairs.
• Assist with meals and snacks respecting health and safety procedures.
• Help children with daily routines and self-care activities.
• Maintain required classroom records and documentation.
• Observe and report health, safety, behavioral, or developmental concerns promptly.
• Support positive interactions with families and assist with family engagement activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Skills

Active supervision

Classroom management

Family communication

Health and safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assists the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. Supports the implementation of classroom activities, daily routines, and learning experiences that promote children's growth, development, and school readiness while maintaining compliance with Early Start CT requirements, NAEYC accreditation standards, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) regulations, and agency policies.

What You'll Do

• Assists the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities and daily routines that support children's learning and development.
• Provides active supervision to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times.
• Supervises designated groups of children under the direction of the Teacher or Assistant Teacher.
• Assists with classroom preparation, organization, and cleanup to maintain a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Maintains classroom materials, supplies, and equipment and reports items in need of repair or replacement.
• Assists with serving meals and snacks and supports children's self-help and independence during meal times in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Assists children with daily routines, including transitions, toileting, handwashing, dressing, and other self-care activities as needed.
• Maintains required classroom records and documentation as assigned.
• Observes and reports children's health, safety, behavioral, or developmental concerns to the Teacher or Assistant Teacher promptly.
• Supports positive interactions with families and assists with family engagement activities as directed.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of child, family, and program information in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws.
• Complies with Early Start CT requirements, NAEYC accreditation standards, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) regulations, agency policies, health and safety procedures, and mandated reporter responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Flexible Schedule, willing to work with your school schedule
• Tuition assistance
• Paid Professional Development
• Holiday Pay
• Paid time off
• Birthday off

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent