Toddler Classroom Assistant: Supportive Growth & Care

Acquire4Hire LLC; Ledyard Center (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Job summary

Little Learners is seeking a dedicated classroom support professional to assist teachers in creating a safe, engaging early childhood environment. You will work as part of a team to meet each child's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs, document development, and maintain open communication with families.

You will also help prepare lessons, maintain records, and ensure licensing requirements are met, while upholding safety and confidentiality in a child-centered program.

Qualifications

• Must meet CT state requirements for childcare center worker.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Formal education in early childhood education preferred.
• Ongoing professional development in the field of child development required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities.
• Ability to build rapport with families and community members.
• Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole.
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
• Provide input for bi-annual assessment of children's development.
• Write daily notes in smartcare.
• Assist in lesson and material preparation.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.
• Keep accident reports and maintain anecdotal records.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Report any suspect abuse to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Attend inservice and staff meetings.
• Keep attendance and timesheets records.
• Meet all licensing regulations.

Skills

CT childcare standards

CPR/First Aid Certified

Strong communication

Organizational abilities

Rapport with families

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Formal Education in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

Little Learners is seeking a dedicated classroom support professional to assist teachers in creating a safe, engaging early childhood environment. You will work as part of a team to meet each child's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs, document development, and maintain open communication with families.

You will also help prepare lessons, maintain records, and ensure licensing requirements are met, while upholding safety and confidentiality in a child-centered program.