Assistant Teacher-Head Start
Thames Valley Council for Community Action
New London, CTJob$20.5–22.5/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Thames Valley Council for Community Action is hiring an Assistant Teacher-Head Start. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. This role assists staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and ensures the classroom and playground are clean, safe, and orderly. The Assistant Teacher encourages self-esteem and independence for children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs, and integrates health, safety, and nutritional education into curriculum planning. They are also responsible for program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.
Key focus areas include Supervise and ensure the safety of classroom children, Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and Keep classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly.
Successful candidates bring Reliable Insured Transportation, CT Child Care First‑Aid CPR Certification, and TVCCA Good Health Statement. Important skills include Compassion, Understanding Of Needs Of Children And Families, Implement Program Policies And Procedures, Follow Program Policies And Procedures, Encourage Self-Esteem, and Encourage Independence.
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Job Summary:
The Assistant Teacher 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 of needs of children and families from all 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. Ensure that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for the program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher .
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid CDA with 12 credits in ECE, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, preferred.
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- Enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, to be completed within three years of the time of hire.
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Enrolled in a CDA credential program, and obtain 12 ECE credits to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
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Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
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Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.
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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.
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Minimum Salary
$20.50
Maximum Salary
$22.50
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