Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Location
Hartford, CT | United States
Job description
Summary
Location/Department: The Right Place - Sigourney (Hartford, CT)
FLSA Status: Part-time & On-Call, Non-exempt
Scope & Purpose of Position: Assist Lead Teacher in the planning and implementation of a stimulating program of activities that contributes to the physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of young children.
Duties - Assist with planning and implementation of curricula that address both individual and group needs among children.
- Assist with all paperwork that may arise in the classroom, including but not limited to attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes.
- Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, including cleanliness, organization, minor repairs, and health and safety components.
- Actively participate in all required meetings, including but not limited to orientation, team meetings, parent groups, and training sessions.
- Assist in classroom management and aids in the administration of children's activities. This includes engaging in ongoing teacher-parent meetings and assisting with center, department, and agency tasks and activities as requested.
- Provides cooperation and assistance in obtaining and maintaining NAEYC accreditation standards.
- Adhere to all classroom procedures in the absence of the Lead/Head Teacher.
- Observe and record physical and behavioral observations of children daily and assist with progress reports and goals.
- Contribute to agency cohesiveness by maintaining collaborative and team oriented relationships.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs.
- Maintain appropriate business attire, manners and environment reflective of professional standards.
- Responsible for understanding personnel policies and procedures as outlined in the staff and agency handbooks.
Requirements - Must be able to develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with young children and their families
- Must be 18 years of older
- Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and Child Development Credential (CDA). Candidates without a CDA must have prior experience working with young children and their families and an approved educational plan to attain a CDA or higher within an established period of time.
- Must hold a current certificate in CPR and First Aid
- Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.
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Benefits Benefits of Working for The Salvation Army: Part-time employees who work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for voluntary term life insurance, short term disability coverage, supplemental insurance coverage options, employer-funded pension plan, and paid absence time.
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Salary
$14 - $16 per hour
