Substitute Staff

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Norwalk (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. seeks hourly/per-shift Substitute Staff for its Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS).

Substitutes provide support to classrooms for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, following direction from the Substitute Coordinator and a classroom Teacher. This position offers flexible scheduling, with long-term assignments possible and opportunities for occupational growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Substitute staff assist classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals and related activities for children (ages 6 weeks–5 years).
• Work under the direction of the Substitute Coordinator and a daily classroom Teacher; support planned vacations and coverage needs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Bilingual

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

Closing Date: open until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

RequirementsSuccessful 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.