Assistant Teacher

CONNECTICUT INSTITUE FOR COMMUNITIES, INC.

Position Overview

A.       Title: Head Start Assistant Teacher

B.       Supervisor: Education Services Manager

C.       Job Type: Permanent / Part-Time or Full-Time-Head Start Program

D.       Employment Status: Non-Exempt

E.       Reports to: None

F.       Responsibilities:

This role involves assisting a teacher in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start children. The primary duties include planning, implementing, and maintaining the Head Start program, building relationships with families, and coordinating communication and services. Additional responsibilities may include record keeping, monitoring, and self-assessment.

• Program Development (5%)
• Program Delivery (60%)
• Family Engagement (10%)
• Communication and Service Coordination (10%)
• Record Keeping and Reporting (10%)
• Ongoing Evaluation and Improvement (5%)

Qualifications

• Must have Child Development Associate certificate, AA degree preferred, or equivalent experience and commitment to secure C.D.A. certificate within one (1) year.
• Pass physical examination, background check, and fingerprinting screen
• Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed
• Driver’s license required for teachers, leadership team and family advocates
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation (for all positions except for the cook, custodian).
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid, if required

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development

• Benefits:

  Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays, paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program.