What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher Assistant (12 ECE credits required) position at Trinity College Community Child Center?
Summary
Our teachers enjoy insightful training utilizing the state of Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, Creative Curriculum as well as other monthly workshops and staff meetings. Employee benefits for our teachers include subsidized medical insurance, vision plan and free dental insurance. We provide sick time and paid time off. Pay is commensurate with education and experience. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and full year.
Want to get a glimpse of what we do every day? Find us on Facebook or visit our website at www.tc4.org.
Work Remotely
Duties
Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher in managing the overall
operation of the classroom (working independently in the Lead Teacher?s absence), maintaining a positive classroom and work environment in alignment with TC4 guidelines and norms, in compliance with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and Department of Public Health mandates, and following NAEYC best practices.
Requirements
Qualified candidates must have:
Nice To Haves
up to date physical with negative TB test
Already registered and current in the BCIS system
Benefits
Benefits:
Job description
Trinity College Community Child Center is seeking a qualified, full-time Infant Teacher Assistant to join our dynamic team of Early Childhood Educators. Our teachers work on a full-time team of three which includes a Teacher and two Teacher Assistants. We are located on the beautiful Trinity College campus and our children join us from the Trinity community, Hartford, and outlying towns.Our teachers enjoy insightful training utilizing the state of Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards, Creative Curriculum as well as other monthly workshops and staff meetings. Employee benefits for our teachers include subsidized medical insurance, vision plan and free dental insurance. We provide sick time and paid time off. Pay is commensurate with education and experience. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and full year.
Want to get a glimpse of what we do every day? Find us on Facebook or visit our website at www.tc4.org.
Work Remotely
- No
Duties
Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher in managing the overall
operation of the classroom (working independently in the Lead Teacher?s absence), maintaining a positive classroom and work environment in alignment with TC4 guidelines and norms, in compliance with Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and Department of Public Health mandates, and following NAEYC best practices.
Requirements
Qualified candidates must have:
- At least one year experience working with this age group (6 weeks to 18 months) in a childcare center
- An Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred however 12 Early Childhood college credits verified by the Office of Early Childhood OR a current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with additional experience will be considered
- Knowledge of the State of Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS)
- Current CPR & 1st Aid certification that meets Office of Early Childhood (OEC) Licensing requirements or willing to obtain within one month of employment
- Maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with children with very strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Physical ability and stamina to interact with children for up to 8 hours including but not limited to moving and reacting quickly, lifting and/or carrying a child, sitting on the floor or using child size furniture, participating in field trips and playground activities, going on daily walks
- Emotional capability to withstand periods of stress and respond positively under pressure
- Ability to have flexible scheduling within our 7:30 am-5:30 pm business hours
- Be creative and inspire children to learn and grow
Nice To Haves
up to date physical with negative TB test
Already registered and current in the BCIS system
Benefits
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off