Head Start Preschool Assistant Teacher (Full-Time)

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,901 - 28,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement program

Job summary

A community-focused organization seeks full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers in Danbury, Connecticut. In this role, you will assist in planning and implementing activities for a classroom of 14 to 20 preschool children. Candidates must possess a minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and be at least 18 years old. Experience in Head Start or preschool settings is preferred, with a strong encouragement for bilingual candidates to apply. The position offers competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a CDA certificate and/or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits required.
• AA or BA preferred.
• Head Start or Preschool experience preferred.
• Driver’s license strongly preferred.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid, if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities.
• Support teachers in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start / Preschool children.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

12 Early Childhood Education Credits

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

A community-focused organization seeks full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers in Danbury, Connecticut. In this role, you will assist in planning and implementing activities for a classroom of 14 to 20 preschool children. Candidates must possess a minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and be at least 18 years old. Experience in Head Start or preschool settings is preferred, with a strong encouragement for bilingual candidates to apply. The position offers competitive hourly compensation.