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Assistant Teacher (PreK)
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC • Danbury, CT 06810 • Posted 7 days ago via ZipRecruiter
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Job Highlights
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The Assistant Teacher in the Danbury Early Learning Programs at CIFC is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of classroom activities for preschool children aged 3-5 years old. This role involves a variety of tasks including program implementation, family partnership building, communication and service coordination, record keeping, and ongoing monitoring and self-assessment. The position requires a minimum of a Child Development Associate certificate or 12 Early Childhood Education credits, with a preference for an AA or BA degree and Head Start or Preschool experience.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children.
- Planning (5%): Responsible for planning classroom activities and lessons.
- Program Implementation (60%): Executes classroom activities and lessons, ensuring children's development and well-being.
- Family Partnership Building (10%): Collaborates with families to support children's learning and development.
- Communication and Service Coordination (10%): Communicates with parents, community partners, and other stakeholders to coordinate services for children and families.
- Record Keeping and Recording (10%): Maintains records of children's progress and development.
- On-going Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%): Conducts ongoing monitoring and self-assessment to ensure program quality and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and/or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits.
- 18+ years old or older.
- Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
- Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid, if required.
- Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and recent fit for duty examination.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Preferred
- AA or BA degree.
- Head Start or Preschool experience.
- Bilingual candidates.
- Driver’s license.
Full Job Description
Job Description
CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs seeks to hire full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers.
This position serves as the teacher assistant in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (3-5 year old) children. The position is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed:
- Planning (5%)
- Program Implementation (60%)
- Family Partnership Building (10%)
- Communication and Service Coordination (10%)
- Record Keeping and Recording (10%)
- On-going Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%)
Benefits:
Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays, paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program.
Hours:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider.
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- Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and/or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits required.
- AA or BA preferred.
- Head Start or Preschool experience preferred.
- Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- 18+ years old or older required.
- Driver’s license strongly preferred.
- Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
- Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid, if required
Health Requirements:
- Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and
- Recent fit for duty examination.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
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