Preschool Classroom Aid / CDA Specialist

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) Danbury Early Learning Programs is seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) Specialist to assist in 1–2 classrooms with planning and implementing routines, curriculum, meals and activities for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

The role supports Head Start/Preschool groups in a 14–20 child classroom; supervised by Lead Teacher(s) and Education Services Professional.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Entry level position with preference for childcare experience.
• CDA certificate or commitment to obtain CDA within 1 year (employer-paid).
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged; multi-language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist 1–2 classrooms in planning and implementing routines, curriculum, meals and activities for pre-school and/or infant/toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years).
• Serve as an aide in a classroom of 14–20 Head Start/Preschool or 7–8 Infant/Toddler children.
• Operate 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 commitment to obtain CDA within 1 year

Early Childhood Education credits / degrees preferred

Job description

Description

CIFC's Danbury 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)
• Schedule: 9:45 AM-5:45 PM or 2:45-5:45 PM (Monday - Friday)
• 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.
• Applicants with multiple language capabilities (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) are preferred.
• 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; and/or Associate and/or Bachelor degrees are preferred.

Health Requirements

• Recent fit for duty Health 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