Preschool Classroom Aid / CDA Specialist

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. is seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) Specialist for CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs. The role supports 1-2 classrooms, assisting in planning routines, curriculum, meals, and activities for children aged 6 months to 5 years within Head Start/Preschool settings.

Bilingual candidates encouraged; entry-level position with potential CDA within 1 year. Under Lead Teacher(s) and Education Services Professional supervision, the specialist

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Entry level position in childcare.
• Childcare experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required (email, word processing).
• Bilingual candidates encouraged; English plus Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA certificate or plan to obtain within 1 year (employer-paid) required.
• Early Childhood Education credits or degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant/toddler children.
• Serve as the aid in a classroom of 14-20 Head Start/Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children.
• Work under 1-2 Lead Teacher(s) and be supervised by the Education Services Professional.

Skills

18+ years old

Entry level

Childcare experience

Basic computer skills

Spanish language

Portuguese language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA certificate or commitment to obtain within 1 year

Early Childhood Education credits / Associate or Bachelor 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