Substitute Staff

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks Substitute Assistant Teachers for its Early Learning Programs in Danbury. This flexible, part-time role offers opportunities for occupational growth, ideal for college students and parents, while gaining experience in early childhood education.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Some childcare experience preferred; motivated candidates with no experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining routines and curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Assist the Classroom Teacher and Substitute Coordinator in daily activities.
• Provide coverage for planned and unplanned staff absences.

Skills

Childcare experience

Motivation

Bilingualism

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalence

Job description

Description

CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS) seeks hourly / per-shift Substitute Assistant Teachers. Our Substitutes are highly utilized in a fast-paced environment, while allowing maximum schedule flexibility. Substitute staff often lead to permanent employment. Perfect P/T opportunity for College students and parents.

Program hours are Mon-Friday 7:30am-6pm, available shifts are coverage dependent (e.g. 8-4pm; 10-6pm; 2-6pm). Substitute Assistant Teachers are scheduled for planned staff vacations and for day-of, unplanned coverage needs. Some long term assignments are available.

Substitute classroom staff work under the direction of the Substitute Coordinator and a daily classroom Teacher. The position is responsible for assisting classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for children (ages 6 weeks-5 years old).

This position is a great opportunity for candidates interested in Early Childhood Education, an opportunity to learn about the field or gain experience, and a desire for maximum schedule flexibility.

This position offers occupational growth opportunities.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• 3-10 hour shifts available

Requirements

Successful candidates possess:

• Are 18 years or older;
• A high school diploma or GED equivalence (preferred);
• Have some childcare or preschool experience; and/or
• Motivated candidates do not require experience.

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Health Requirements:

• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and
• Recent fit for duty examination.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Closing Date: open until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer