Readiness Classroom Assistant Teacher/Aide

Ansonia School District; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSONIA EARLY START CT PROGRAM is seeking an Assistant Teacher/Aide for its Pre-Kindergarten program. Responsibilities include supporting the classroom teacher, implementing daily activities, and maintaining documentation to track children's development.

Candidates should have a CDA and/or be enrolled in an Early Childhood Education credential program or hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or related with 12 credits, and must work toward the credential within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• CDA and/or pursuing an Early Childhood Education credential within the first year of employment.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with at least 12 ECE credits.
• If not fully meeting the credential requirement at hire, must be working toward meeting this goal within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Classroom Teacher by following instructions, informing the Teacher of observed needs of the children, and helping maintain the NAEYC classroom portfolio.
• Assist in implementing the Daily Program, setting up centers, preparing materials, and helping with cleaning and organizational tasks.
• Maintain an adult-to-child ratio of 1:10 or better and observe/record learning experiences with documentation.
• Participate in required trainings and follow ECERS, NAEYC, and Early Start CT policies and guidelines.

Education

CDA or ECE credential progress

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related with 12 ECE credits

Job description

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

Readiness Classroom Assistant Teacher/Aide JobID: 803

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Date Available: When Filled

ANSONIA EARLY START CT PROGRAM

JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSISTANT TEACHER/AIDE

Education and Experience: CDA and/or be enrolled in an Early Childhood Education credential program or hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or another degree with 12 Early Childhood Education credits. If not fully meeting this at time of hire, must be working toward meeting this goal within first year of employment.

Accountability: Ansonia Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten Site Supervisor

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Responsibility to the Classroom Teacher: responsible for carrying out duties and assignments in accordance with instructions from the Teacher, informing the Teacher of observations on the needs of the children. Assisting the teacher in maintaining the NAEYC classroom portfolio.
• Implementation of the Daily Program: responsible for assisting Teachers with classroom activities and routines, conducting activities in line with interests and abilities, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies, helping with general cleaning/organizational responsibilities.
• Responsibility for Children: responsible for considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, treating all children with dignity and respect, helping children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group, assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children by observing and recording learning experiences/collecting work samples/photo documentation, supervising children when the Teacher is out of the room according the Indoor and Outdoor Supervision Policies located in the Policy and Procedure Handbook .Maintaining an adult-to-child ratio of 1:10 or better at all times.
• Professional Growth: responsible for participating in monthly staff meetings, participating in all required trainings (First Aid, CPR, Administration of Medication, Epi-pen, OSHA, Nutrition, Serving Children with Disabilities, Pre-Literacy, Diversity, Curriculum and Assessment, Ethical Conduct, 2 choices of Early Childhood Education topics) and recommended training programs, courses, and conferences, learning and following ECERS, NAEYC and Early Start CT policies/guidelines.

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 11:44:13 AM CST.

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