Assistant Teacher

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.

POSITIONS ARE OPEN IN NEW LONDON AND TAFTVILLE CT.

Pay rates are as follows:

• $18.50 Enrolled in a CDA or degree program 
• $18.75 CDA and 12 ECE credits
• $19.50 Associate’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits
• $20.50 Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits

• 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.

AND

• Have access to reliable, insured transportation.
• Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, and infant and child CPR, and medication administration certification.
• Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health 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.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50lbs.
• Have the credentials to obtain a Connecticut Head Teacher License from the Department of Public Health.
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Be able to work 35 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.
• The TVCCA Little Learners Early Education Program requires staff to be available from 7:00AM – 5:00PM to cover center operational hours on a rotational basis.
• Continue professional development per funding source requirements.
• Strong Computer and ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, staff and volunteers