Infant & Toddler CDA Specialist — Paid CDA Training

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. CDA Specialists assist 1-2 classrooms in planning routines, curriculum, meals, and activities for children ages 6 months to 5 years in Head Start programs.

They work under a licensed teacher and support daily classroom operations. Responsibilities include helping with assessments, materials, supervision during drills and meals, and maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• CDA Certificate or commitment to obtain within 1 year (paid by employer).
• Early Childhood Education credits preferred; Associate/Bachelor degrees preferred.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist 1–2 classrooms in planning and implementing routines and activities.
• Support teachers with meals, supervision, and non-instructional duties.
• Administer simple assessments under teacher direction.
• Assist with materials, equipment, and recordkeeping as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times.
• Participate in professional development and Head Start activities.

Skills

Early childhood knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or commitment to obtain CDA within 1 year

Early Childhood Education credits preferred

Tools

Data entry basics

Job description

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. CDA Specialists assist 1-2 classrooms in planning routines, curriculum, meals, and activities for children ages 6 months to 5 years in Head Start programs.

They work under a licensed teacher and support daily classroom operations. Responsibilities include helping with assessments, materials, supervision during drills and meals, and maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.