Head Start Assistant Teacher: Nurture & Grow Young Minds

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; Taftville (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support children's learning and welfare in a center setting.

The role involves caring for classroom children, assisting with curriculum planning, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for play and instruction. You'll work with staff to implement age-appropriate activities, uphold health, safety, and nutrition education, and cover program operations in the Head Teacher’s absence.

Qualifications

• Valid CDA with 12 ECE credits or higher in ECE
• Enrolled in program leading to Associate's or Bachelor’s degree with 12 ECE credits to be completed within 3 years
• Enrolled in CDA credential program and complete 12 ECE credits within 2 years
• Reliable, insured transportation required
• Must obtain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed by a physician within 12 months and every 36 months for current staff

Responsibilities

• Care for classroom children and ensure safety
• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
• Maintain classroom and playground cleanliness, safety, and order
• Promote health, safety, and nutritional education in the curriculum
• Act as program lead in Head Teacher's absence

Skills

CDA with ECE

ECE credits 12

Ready for degree program

CDA credential program

Transportation access

First-aid certification

CPR certification

Medication administration

Health & safety statements

Education

Associate's degree in ECE

Bachelor's degree in ECE

Job description

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support children's learning and welfare in a center setting.

The role involves caring for classroom children, assisting with curriculum planning, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for play and instruction. You'll work with staff to implement age-appropriate activities, uphold health, safety, and nutrition education, and cover program operations in the Head Teacher’s absence.