Substitute Staff

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. in Danbury seeks hourly Substitute Assistant Teachers for HEAD START and EARLY START programs.

Substitutes work with maximum scheduling flexibility in a fast-paced environment, with shifts such as 8-4, 10-6, and 2-6; on-call coverage and some long-term assignments may be available. You will assist classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals and related activities for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, under the supervision of the Substitute

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Some childcare or preschool experience, and/or willingness to learn.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals and related activities for children ages 6 weeks–5 years.

Skills

Childcare experience

Flexible schedule

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & EARLY START) 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

• 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