Preschool Assistant Teacher: Nurturing Learning & Growth

Clifford Beers Community Care Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) is a mental health clinic serving children and families. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the classroom team to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive preschool environment, supporting curriculum planning, observation, and family engagement to promote each child's development and school readiness.

The role involves direct care, active supervision, documentation, and adherence to Connecticut licensing requirements, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must hold a CDA credential or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience with preschool-aged children in licensed settings preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in line with policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching team in providing a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for preschool-aged children.
• Assist with planning and implementing curriculum, learning experiences, and daily routines.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure staff-to-child ratios and coverage.
• Observe and document children's development, conduct screenings, and support individualized goals.
• Engage families through regular communication, meetings, home visits, and referrals as appropriate.
• Follow health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements and document accordingly.

Skills

Active supervision

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Observation & assessment

Education

CDA Credential

AS in ECE/Child Development

AS in unrelated field + 12 ECE credits

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) is a mental health clinic serving children and families. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the classroom team to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive preschool environment, supporting curriculum planning, observation, and family engagement to promote each child's development and school readiness.

The role involves direct care, active supervision, documentation, and adherence to Connecticut licensing requirements, with opportunities for