Full-Time - Early Childhood Education (ECE) Support Staff

LEARN; Old Lyme (CT); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LEARN invites applicants for an anticipated Early Childhood Education (ECE) Support Staff position at Creating Connections Early Learning Center in Waterford, Connecticut. The role supports the classroom teacher, focuses on safety, developmentally appropriate activities, and positive family engagement.

You will assist with curricula, daily transitions, and documentation of children's progress while adhering to policies and health requirements. Minimum education is a high school diploma.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA Credential or 12 credits in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training.
• 1–2 years of professional childcare experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Assist with large and small group activities.
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions and assist teacher in conferences.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information, or situations.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development

Basic Computer Skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA Credential or 12 credits in Early Childhood Education

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training

Jobbeschreibung

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Support Staff

LEARN, Southeast Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for an anticipated Early Childhood Education (ECE) Support Staff opening at Creating Connections Early Learning Center in Waterford, Connecticut.

Location

Creating Connections Early Learning Center

General Scope Of Responsibilities

The ECE Support Staff collaborates with the Teacher and Site Coordinator to create a safe, nurturing environment for children. This role supports the delivery of a high-quality program, builds positive relationships with children and families, and observes and documents children's development. Under supervision, the ECE Support Staff helps implement developmentally appropriate activities based on children's needs and interests.

Relationship within the Organization

The ECE Support Staff reports directly to the Head Teacher and Site Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Classroom & Activity Support

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Assist with large and small group activities.
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.

Clerical & Administrative Support

• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Communication & Family Engagement

• Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions and assist teacher in conferences.

Child Development & Well-Being

• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information, or situations.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA Credential or 12 credits in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training.

Experience

• 1-2 years of professional childcare experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.

Professional Development & Training

• Participates regularly in staff and professional projects and meetings and departmental events.
• Attends a minimum of twenty-one (21) hours of early childhood workshops per year.
• Clearances and Health Requirements.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Physical / Health / Other Requirements

• Must clear a comprehensive background check and pass a health screening.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50 lbs.

Hourly Rate

$19.00 - $22.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.