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Assistant Teacher, Little Learners

Thames Valley Council for Community Action

New London, CTJob$19.5–21.5/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$19.5–21.5/hr
Location
New London, CT
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CT Child Care First‑aid, Child CPR, And Medication Administration Certification

Job overview

The Assistant Teacher provides care, supervision and safety for children, assists staff with age‑appropriate curriculum, keeps classrooms and playgrounds clean and orderly, encourages self‑esteem and independence, integrates health, safety and nutrition education, and oversees program operations when the Head Teacher is absent.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CompassionUnderstanding of Diverse Cultural and Economic BackgroundsReliable TransportationFirst AidCPRMedication Administration

Qualifications

Valid CDA With 12 Credits in ECE or Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree in ECEEnrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree Program in ECE to Be Completed Within Three YearsEnrolled in a CDA Credential Program to Be Completed Within Two YearsCT Child Care First‑Aid, Child CPR, and Medication Administration CertificationTVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health Signed by a Medical ProfessionalWritten Report of Negative Tuberculin Test or Chest X‑Ray Confirming No Active TuberculosisReliable, Insured Transportation

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of center children. Assists 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 economically and culturally diverse 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.

Pay rates are as follows:

  • $19.50 Enrolled in a CDA or degree program

  • $19.75 CDA and 12 ECE credits

  • $20.50 Associate’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits

  • $21.50 Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits

New London

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 :

  • Valid CDA with 12 credits in ECE, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, preferred.

OR

  • 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.

OR

  • Enrolled in a CDA credential program, and obtain 12 ECE credits to be completed within two years of the time of hire.

  • Have access to reliable, insured transportation.

  • Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.

  • 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 twenty-four (24) months for current staff.

  • Provide a written report of negative tuberculin test completed within twelve (12) months prior to the date of employment, or for a known prior reactor, no evidence of active tuberculosis on a chest x-ray.

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