Assistant Teacher (PreK)

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC • Danbury, CT

100d

About The Position

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%).

Requirements

• 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
• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID)
• Recent fit for duty examination
• Ability to lift 40 lbs

Nice To Haves

• AA or BA in Early Childhood Education
• Experience in Head Start or Preschool programs
• Bilingual skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing classroom activities for preschool children
• Support program implementation
• Build family partnerships
• Coordinate communication and services
• Maintain records and documentation
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and self-assessment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays
• Paid-time off
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees