Substitute Staff

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (HEAD START & EARLY START) in Danbury is seeking Substitute Assistant Teachers for hourly, shift-based coverage. Positions support a fast-paced environment with opportunities for long-term assignments and potential growth.

Shifts vary 8-4, 10-6, and 2-6, with a Monday–Friday schedule during program hours 7:30am–6pm. Openings are ideal for college students or parents seeking part-time, flexible work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some childcare or preschool experience is a plus; motivated candidates without experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Bilingual (encouraged)

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

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