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Teacher Aide-Little Learners

Thames Valley Council for Community Action

Norwich, Griswold, New London, Groton, CTFull-time$18–18.25/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$18–18.25/hr
Location
Norwich, Griswold, New London, Groton, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CT Childcare Pediatric First-Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAED CertificationMedication Administration CertificationCare 4 Kids Health And Safety Training

Job overview

Thames Valley Council for Community Action is hiring a Teacher Aide-Little Learners. The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of children in the center. This role assists staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and must have compassion for children and families from all backgrounds. The Teacher Aide will learn and follow program policies and procedures, implement developmentally appropriate practices, and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground.

Key focus areas include Care for, supervise, and ensure the safety of center children, Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and Learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures.

Successful candidates bring Reliable Insured Transportation, Good Health Statement, and CT Childcare Pediatric First-Aid CPR AED Certification. Important skills include Compassion For Children And Families, Learn And Implement Program Policies And Procedures, Learning And Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Young Children, Keeping Classroom And Playground Clean, Safe, And Orderly, Strong Computer Skills, and Effectively Communicate With Children, Parents, Staff And Volunteers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Compassion for Children and FamiliesLearn and Implement Program Policies and ProceduresLearning and Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young ChildrenKeeping Classroom and Playground Clean, Safe, and OrderlyStrong Computer SkillsEffectively Communicate With Children, Parents, Staff and Volunteers

Qualifications

Access to Reliable, Insured TransportationTVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health Signed by a Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse PractitionerCT Childcare Pediatric First-Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAED CertificationMedication Administration CertificationCare 4 Kids Health and Safety TrainingAble to Lift and/or Carry Up to 50lbsMinimum of 18 Years of AgeAble to Work 35-37 Hours/Week, 52 Weeks/YearAvailable From 7:00AM – 5:00PM to Cover Center Operational Hours on a Rotational BasisContinue Professional Development Per Funding Source Requirements

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of center children. Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Must have compassion for the needs of children and families from all backgrounds. Must learn, implement and follow all program policies and procedures. Responsible for learning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Jobs are in New London, Connecticut, Taftville, Connecticut, Groton, Connecticut, Griswold, Connecticut

Position starts at:

  • $18.00 with the minimum qualifications

  • $18.25 with 6 credits in ECE

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.

  • Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health 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.

  • Must have or obtain and maintain CT Childcare Pediatric First-Aid, CPR, AED and medication administration certification.

  • Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire the Care 4 Kids Health and Safety Training

  • Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50lbs.

  • Minimum of 18 years of age

  • Be able to work 35-37 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.

  • The TVCCA Little Learners Early Education Program requires staff to be available from 7:00AM – 5:00PM to cover center operational hours on a rotational basis.

  • Continue professional development per funding source requirements.

  • Strong Computer skills and ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, staff and volunteers

Required Experience

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