Substitute Staff

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC•Norwalk, CT

37d

About The Position

CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS) seeks hourly / per-shift Substitute Assistant Teachers. Our Substitutes are highly utilized and often lead to permanent employment. Perfect P/T opportunity for College students and parents. Program hours are Mon-Friday 7:30am-5:45pm, available shifts are coverage dependent (e.g. 7:30-3, 8-4pm; 9:45-5:45pm; 1:30-5:45pm). Substitute Assistant Teachers are scheduled for planned staff vacations and for day-of, unplanned coverage needs. Some long term assignments are available. Substitute Assistant Teachers work under the direction of the Substitute Coordinator and a daily classroom Teacher. The position is responsible for assisting classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for children (ages 6 weeks-5 years old). This position is a great opportunity for candidates interested in Early Childhood Education, an opportunity to learn about the field or gain experience, and a desire for maximum schedule flexibility. This position offers occupational growth opportunities.

Requirements

Are 18 years or older
A high school diploma or GED equivalence (preferred)
Have some childcare or preschool experience; and/or
Motivated candidates do not require experience
Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID)
Recent fit for duty examination
Ability to lift 40 lbs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

assisting classrooms to maintain routines
assisting classrooms to maintain curriculum
assisting classrooms to maintain meals
assisting classrooms to maintain related activities for children (ages 6 weeks-5 years old)