Substitute Staff

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 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. seeks Substitute Staff for the Danbury Early Learning Programs (Head Start & School Readiness). These positions are hourly or per-shift and highly utilized, offering a flexible part-time opportunity ideal for college students and parents.

Substitutes assist classrooms with routines, curriculum, meals and activities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You work under the Substitute Coordinator and a classroom Teacher, with occasional long-term

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Some childcare or preschool experience preferred; non-experienced candidates welcome.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals and activities for children (ages 6 weeks–5 years).
• Work under the direction of the Substitute Coordinator and a daily classroom Teacher.

Skills

Age 18+

HS Diploma/GED

Childcare experience

No experience needed

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.