Teacher Aide Substitute Taftville

Thames Valley Council for Community Action

Taftville, CTJob$17/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$17/hr

Location

Taftville, CT

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

First-Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMedication Administration Certification

Job overview

Thames Valley Council for Community Action is hiring a Teacher Aide Substitute Taftville. The Teacher Aide Substitute is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of children in the center. This role involves assisting staff with age-appropriate curriculum planning and implementation, as well as maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly classroom and playground environment. The aide must demonstrate compassion and understanding for diverse families and adhere to all program policies.

Key focus areas include Care for center children, Supervise center children, and Ensure safety of center children.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, First‑Aid CPR Certification, and Medication Administration Certification. Important skills include Care, Supervision, And Safety Of Children, Planning And Implementing Age Appropriate Curriculum, Keeping Classroom Clean, Safe, And Orderly, Compassion For Children, Understanding For Children, and Compassion For Families From Economically And Culturally Diverse Backgrounds.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Care, Supervision, and Safety of ChildrenPlanning and Implementing Age Appropriate CurriculumKeeping Classroom Clean, Safe, and OrderlyCompassion for ChildrenUnderstanding for ChildrenCompassion for Families From Economically and Culturally Diverse BackgroundsLearn Program Policies and ProceduresImplement Program Policies and ProceduresFollow Program Policies and ProceduresWork as a Substitute in Classrooms

Qualifications

Must Be 16+High School Diploma or EquivalentAccess to Reliable, Insured TransportationFirst-Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMedication Administration CertificationCurrent Physical (Less Than 1 Year)Negative TB Test Results (Less Than 1 Year)Pay for Fingerprinting and Background Check at Time of Hire

Full job description

The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of center 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 for the needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures.

Minimum of 16 years of age.

Required Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Have access to reliable, insured transportation.

Must have or obtain and maintain first-aid, CPR, and medication administration certification within six months of hire.

Provide current physical (less than 1 year) and negative TB test results (less than 1 year) before or upon hire.

Be able to work as a substitute in classrooms, as needed. Cost for fingerprinting and background check must be paid at time of hire.

Required Experience

Minimum Salary

$17.00