HS Assistant Teacher

EASTCONN; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan participation

Paid time off

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

EASTCONN Killingly Head Start at Killingly High School in Killingly, Connecticut is hiring an Assistant Teacher. The role supports preschool children’s social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth under the Head Start program.

The candidate will assist the Head Start Teacher, maintain a safe learning environment, and collaborate with families to promote learning both in class and at home. Immediate start with full-time hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in early childhood education, child development or related field.
• 2-3 years related work experience with young children in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children during all activities and supervise to ensure safety.
• Assist Head Start Teacher to meet individual needs of children.
• Maintain classroom management using developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Serve as a liaison between staff and parents; encourage classroom involvement.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss development and progress.
• Assist in planning activities with Head Start Teacher and implement daily schedule.
• Assist in record keeping and documenting observations and screenings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Classroom management

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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HS Assistant Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920024
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The position of Assistant Teacher assists in the instruction of preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Assistant Teachers are also responsible for assisting the Teacher in the general day-to-day operations of the Head Start classroom.Assistant Teachers report directly to the Head Start Teacher or Education Manager. The Assistant Teacher assists in creating and nurturing strong partnerships with families and ensuring that instruction is consistent with best practice and at the highest level of quality, in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.Make routine decisions around day-to-day execution of the job. Good time management and organizational skills. Work closely with management to ensure program compliments Head Start Program Performance Standards. Keep managers informed of important issues. Build effective relationships within the program, the children and their families.

The EASTCONN programs are committed to high quality early childhood programming, including highly qualified teachers and home visitors, ongoing professional development, small class size, a low child-to-staff ratio, a broad socioeconomic mix of children, and parent engagement in their children’s learning. Job Summary:

• Maintain working knowledge of EASTCONN Head Start and Head Start philosophy and all regulations and performance standards (Head Start, NAEYC and OEC).
• Engage with children during all activities throughout the day; provide constant supervision of children during all learning activities indoors and outdoors and ensure a safe environment.
• Assist in planning and conducting activities with Head Start Teacher to meet individual needs of children in accordance with the daily schedule.
• Guide and facilitate activities with Head Start Teacher including classroom projects, centers, and family involvement.
• Maintain classroom management using developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment; interact with children one-on-one and in small groups.
• Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time
• Serve as a liaison between staff and parents; collaborate with parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children’s individual development and progress.
• Eat with and assist children with eating at mealtime to teach social, self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices.
• Assist children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth and toilet habits.
• Assist the Head Start Lead Teacher in record keeping; conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees and training sessions.
• Assist in the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods and services.
• In cooperation with the supervisor, develop and document progress on a professional development plan.
• Will be required to take lead in absence of a teacher.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate degree, preferred, in early childhood education, child development or related field; 2-3 years related work experience with young children in an early childhood setting.

• Knowledge of early childhood education including developmentally appropriate practices
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to manage and relate to children with behavioral, learning, physical and medical problems.
• Ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential.
• Organizational skills, flexibility, problem analysis, and the ability to follow directions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Basic understanding of developmentally appropriate practices within the early childhood setting.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to new software.
• Provide current physical upon hire.
• Must maintain a current motor vehicle license and have access to reliable, insured transportation.

EASTCONN offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees that may include:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Participation in the Connecticut State Partnership Health Plan (where applicable)
• Retirement plan participation
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave (as applicable)
• Paid holidays
• Employer paid life insurance and voluntary employee paid supplemental life insurance available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities

Eligibility for benefits is based on position and scheduled hours.

At EASTCONN, we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion, drive, and perspective are what matter most to us.

As an EEO/AA employer, EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our policies.

AA/EOE

M/F/D/V

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.44 to $21.02 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melanie Marcaccio
• 376 Hartford Turnpike
• Hampton, Connecticut 06247
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]