Teachers Aide

Team Inc; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a childcare assistant in New Milford, CT. The role focuses on engaging young children, supporting daily activities, and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

You will collaborate with caregivers and adapt activities to individual needs while upholding center policies. Qualifying candidates have at least 6 months in a center setting, familiarity with early childhood education concepts, and a warm, bilingual-friendly approach.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience with young children in a center-based environment.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and classroom engagement.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and policies.

Skills

Early childhood education knowledge

Warm and nurturing personality

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: 6+ months working w/ young children in a center-based environment and the ability to successfully demonstrate child engagement and effective classroom management skills.SPECIAL SKILLS: Knowledge of early childhood education, warm and nurturing personality, Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances, to occasionally lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, the use of arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies. Ability to kneel, bend and sit while interacting with children at floor level.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to function within guidelines of Agency’s core values and identification with Agency mission.