Preschool Teacher Assistant - West Hartford Full Time

YWCA Hartford Region, Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant for their Preschool classroom. This role involves supporting the Head Teacher in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, assisting in planning activities, and ensuring safety and compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in child development principles and a passion for fostering children's growth. Join a mission-driven organization that values professional development and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance and childcare discounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Childcare Discounts

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of Child Development principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and healthy environment for preschool children.
• Support Head Teacher in planning and implementing classroom activities.

Skills

Child Development Principles

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

First Aid/CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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YWCA Hartford Region is seeking a Teacher Assistant for our Preschool classroom to join our team!

Help make a difference and join our mission by securing an exciting career with YWCA Hartford Region!

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: will fall within the hours of operation: 6:45 a.m. - 5:45 pm

37.5 hours per week

Year round position

Position Summary:

Assist Head Teacher in providing a supportive, respectful, safe and healthy environment for children enrolled in YWCA Early Learning Centers. Support the Head Teacher in the implementation of activities geared to meet the developing needs of a large group of children and challenge the interests of the children in a productive and safe manner.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assist in planning, developing and delivery of varied classroom and outdoor activities that will enable children to develop and grow in their individual interest and in abilities and in the development of short and long term goals for improvement of class programs;
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, healthy, inviting environment in accordance with accreditation;
• Utilization of the YWCA Name to Face Accountability and Ratio sheets to ensure proper accountability and safety of children; licensing and the agency’s health and safety standards;
• Follow defined State and YWCA protocols for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect;
• Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of each child;
• Support student activities, to include development and safety through direct participation with children and the performance of various support duties such as snack preparation, delivery, clean-up, record keeping, monitoring of bathroom facilities, etc.;
• Develop and maintain positive on-going communication with parents in a sensitive and responsive manner;
• Maintain student information in a confidential manner in accordance with YWCA policy;
• Assist Head Teacher with completing developmental observations and assessments as outlined in the program requirements;
• Ensure appropriate classroom behavior management, supporting children by providing positive guidance and redirection, implement individual Inclusion Support Plans, implement and support the Positive Guidance Policies of the YWCA;
• Assume daily classroom responsibilities in the absence of the Head Teacher;
• Participate in training and other professional development activities to enhance knowledge and understanding of racial justice and women’s empowerment. Align programs and services both implicitly with the mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED;

Experience:

• 18 years of age or older;
• Basic knowledge of the principles of Child Development;
• Demonstrated ability to develop age appropriate exhibits and activities for the classroom;
• CPR/First Aid certification or certification within two months of employment.

Benefits:

*For eligible employees and their eligible dependents

• Health Insurance - Four Healthcare Plan Options. A group medical, dental, and vision plan.
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Retirement Plan - Two Retirement Plans 401 (a). YWCA Savings Retirement Plan up to 14% (all eligible employees are enrolled in a non-contributory pension plan after two years of employment).
• Childcare Discounts - Employees receive 50% off tuition for Childcare programs - Before and after school programs, and Spring and Summer Camp.
• Time Off From Work - Eligible employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 - 30 paid vacation days (depending on tenure), 4 personal days, as well as 10 paid sick time.
• Long-term Disability - Eligible employees receive company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Short-term Disability - All eligible employees may elect short-term disability to cover the employee for 12 weeks, if disabled. This is an employee-paid option.
• Life Insurance - A company-paid group life insurance plan is available to eligible employees. Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Referral Bonus Program - (please speak with recruiter for more details).
• Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program. Travel assistance program (please speak with recruiter for more details).

EOE/ AA