Assistant Teacher (PreK)

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

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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

Health Requirements:

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