Substitute Staff

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) is seeking hourly Substitute Staff for their Danbury Early Learning Programs. The role involves assisting in classrooms for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. This position is perfect for College students and parents looking for flexible employment with potential for permanent positions.

Substitutes will support planned staff vacations and cover unplanned absences within a flexible schedule. Candidates must be 18+, and prior childcare experience is preferred but not mandatory. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Preferred high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Childcare or preschool experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist classrooms in maintaining routines, curriculum, and meals.
• Work under direction of Substitute Coordinator and daily classroom Teacher.

Skills

Childcare experience

Motivation

Bilingual skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS) seeks hourly / per-shift Substitute Staff. Our Substitutes are highly utilized and often lead to permanent employment. Perfect P/T opportunity for College students and parents.

Program hours are Mon-Friday 7:30am-5:45pm, available shifts are coverage dependent (e.g. 7:30-3, 8-4pm; 9:45-5:45pm; 1:30-5:45pm). Substitute Staff are scheduled for planned staff vacations and for day-of, unplanned coverage needs. Some long term assignments are available.

Substitute 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

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Flexible schedule

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)
• Recent fit for duty examination
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer.