Teacher Assistant (Early Education)

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 19,286,400 - 24,796,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage (medical, dental,

Pension plan

Telehealth

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern New England Division is seeking a dedicated Early Learning Center staff member in Hartford, CT to assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a stimulating program for young children. You will help with daily activities, documentation, and parent engagement while upholding program standards.

Requirements include an 18+ age, CDA or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, and KeepSAfe training.

Qualifications

• Must develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with young children and their families.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must complete KeepSAfe and all other training requirements upon hire.
• Must hold a current certificate in CPR and First Aid.
• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and a CDA.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all required meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to classroom procedures with the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in classroom management and activities for children.
• Help with attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, health checks, and daily notes.
• Assist with planning and implementing curricula addressing individual and group needs.
• Support team-oriented relationships and agency cohesiveness.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet program needs.
• Ensure professional attire and environment consistent with standards.
• Monitor and maintain classroom cleanliness and safety.",
• Observe and record children's progress and assist with reports and goals.
• Support efforts to meet NAEYC accreditation standards.
• Understand personnel policies in staff handbooks.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Young children interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child Development Credential (CDA)

CPR & First Aid Certification

KeepSAfe training

Tools

KeepSAfe training

Job description

Location: The Right Place Early Learning Center (Hartford, CT)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Full-time

Hours Per Week: 27.5

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5.5 hours per day

Scope & Purpose of Position: To assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a stimulating program of activities that contribute to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of young children.

Learn more about The Right Place at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/empower-youth/

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all required meetings, including but not limited to orientation, team meetings, parent groups, and training sessions.
• Adhere to all classroom procedures without the Lead/Head Teacher.
• Assist in classroom management and administer children’s activities. This includes engaging in ongoing teacher-parent meetings and assisting with center, department, and agency tasks and activities.
• Assist with all paperwork that may arise in the classroom, including but not limited to attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes.
• Assist with planning and implementing curricula that address children’ individual and group needs.
• Contribute to agency cohesiveness by maintaining collaborative and team-oriented relationships.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs.
• Maintain appropriate business attire, manners, and environment reflective of professional standards.
• Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, including cleanliness, organization, minor repairs, and health and safety components.
• Observe and record physical and behavioral observations of children daily and assist with progress reports and goals.
• Provides cooperation and assistance in obtaining and maintaining NAEYC accreditation standards.
• Responsible for understanding personnel policies and procedures outlined in the staff and agency handbooks.

Qualifications

• Must develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with young children and their families.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must complete KeepSAfe and all other training requirements upon hire.
• Must hold a current certificate in CPR and First Aid.
• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and a Child Development Credential (CDA). Candidates without a CDA must have experience working with young children and their families and an approved educational plan to attain a CDA or higher within an established period.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...

• Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)
• Telehealth/online doctor visits
• $20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
• Long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
• 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave
• Eligibility for the federal government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a great purpose!

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.