Substitute MPTN Child Development Center

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; Mashantucket (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. in Mashantucket, CT, seeks a Substitute to support the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children while assisting staff in planning age-appropriate curriculum.

The role requires compassion for families from all backgrounds and adherence to program policies, promoting self-esteem and independence across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Qualifications

• Must have or obtain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health statement signed by a physician within twelve (12) months before employment and every 36 months for current staff.

Responsibilities

• Care, supervision, and safety of classroom children.
• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Keep classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
• Promote self-esteem and independence across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Skills

Transportation access

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

First-aid certification (CT child care)

CPR certification (child)

Medication administration certification

Statement of Good Health

Job description

The Substitute is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding for the needs of children and families from all backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health statement signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every thirty-six (36) months for current staff.