Teacher Aide-Head Start

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Acci­d

13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

Job summary

TVCCA in Connecticut is seeking a Teacher Aide to support classroom children with care, supervision, and safety. You will assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and help maintain a clean, safe, orderly classroom and playground.

The role requires compassion for families from diverse backgrounds and adherence to program policies to promote each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health signed within 12 months and every 36 months for current staff.

Responsibilities

• Care, supervision, and safety of classroom children.
• Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Keep classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
• Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.

Skills

Compassion for diverse families

Safety and supervision

Curriculum support assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding for the needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.

Job Summary

The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding for the needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.

TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including;

• 403B Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health statement signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every thirty-six (36) months for current staff.