Preschool Aid / CDA Specialist

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. in Norwalk is seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) Specialist to support 1–2 Head Start classrooms and assist with daily routines, curriculum implementation, meals, and related activities for children from 6 months to 5 years.

Under the direction of Lead Teachers and the Education Services Professional, the CDA Specialist helps deliver nurturing care, maintains safety, and participates in screening and development activities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Entry level position; prior babysitting/childcare preferred.
• Basic computer skills (email, word processing, internet) required.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA Certificate or commitment to obtain CDA within 1 year (employer-paid) required.
• Early Childhood Education credits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist 1–2 classrooms in planning and implementing routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for preschool and/or infant/toddler children (ages 6 months–5 years).
• Support Head Start/Preschool children in a safe, nurturing environment under supervision of Lead Teacher(s) and Education Services Professional.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Bilingual

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Certificate or CDA within 1 year

Job description

Description

CIFC's Norwalk Early Learning Programs are looking to fill the position of Child Development Associate (CDA) Specialist.

Summary: The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years). This position serves as the aid in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start /Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children. This position is chiefly responsible to assist in the core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed.

CDA Specialists work under the direction of 1-2 assigned Lead Teacher(s) and is supervised by the Education Services Professional.

• Unit: Early Learning
• Immediate Supervisor: Education Services Professional
• Classification: Standard / Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part-Time (Hourly)
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Directly Supervises: None

Requirements

• 18+ years old, required.
• Entry level position; previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred.
• Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation).
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required (completed or currently enrolled).
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate or a commitment to obtain a CDA within 1 year of employment is required (paid by the employer) is required.
• Early Childhood Education Credits are preferred

Health Requirements:

• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and
• Recent fit for duty examination.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision coverage and retirement program.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled