Substitute Staff

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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 its Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS).

The position is hourly/per-shift and offers flexible schedule with on-call coverage to support classrooms serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Substitutes work under the Substitute Coordinator and a classroom Teacher, helping maintain routines, meals, and activities; long-term assignments may arise.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some childcare or preschool experience encouraged, or highly motivated candidates with no experience.

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.
• Cover planned staff vacations and day-of unplanned coverage; long-term assignments may arise.

Skills

Childcare experience

Motivated candidates

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalence

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.