Infant & Toddler Classroom Assistant

Acquire4Hire; Preston City (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/Vision/Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Accrued Personal Time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director in creating a caring, safe learning environment for children. You will assist in implementing a quality program, document children's progress, and relay information to parents and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, developmentally appropriate activities, and ongoing professional development. Shifts are long hours with a consistent weekly schedule, requiring energy, reliability, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Must be energetic and able to engage children.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and parents.
• Dependable and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Understanding of child development and needs.
• Demonstrates leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must clear a full background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth daily transitions from home to the child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.

Skills

High energy

Team player

Dependable and reliable

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Child development understanding

Leadership and organizational skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Background check health screening

Job description

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director in creating a caring, safe learning environment for children. You will assist in implementing a quality program, document children's progress, and relay information to parents and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, developmentally appropriate activities, and ongoing professional development. Shifts are long hours with a consistent weekly schedule, requiring energy, reliability, and effective communication with