Job Description
Summary Preschool Teacher Assistant Trinity College Community Child Center is seeking a qualified, full-time Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our dynamic team of Early Childhood Educators. Our Teacher Assistants work on a team with two full-time Teacher Assistants and a Lead Teacher in a classroom with 18 children to provide a curriculum that both nurtures and stimulates a child’s development. We are located on the beautiful Trinity College campus and our children join us from the Trinity community, Hartford, and outlying towns.
Why work with us?
- flexible hours
- 45 minute paid lunch break
- teaching team of 3
- quality program that focuses on social emotional development and wellness
Qualified candidates must have:
- At least one year experience working with this age group (children 3 to 5 years) in a childcare center
- A current CDA/12 credits in Early Childhood Education OR Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
Duties Schedule:
- 8 hour shift paid 45 minute lunch break.
- Monday to Friday
- Serve as a mandated reporter.
- Fulfill all mandates and obligations as laid out by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and The City of Hartford Department of Children, Families Youth and Recreation.
- Observe and follow all TC4 policies and procedures.
- Perform daily site safety checks (classroom, playground, etc.) prior to children entering, correct any issues, and notify the Administrative Team of items requiring follow-up.
- Carry out best practices as developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and observe its Code of Ethical Conduct.
Requirements Qualified candidates must have:
- At least one year experience working with this age group (children 3 to 5 years) in a childcare center
- A current CDA/12 credits in Early Childhood Education OR Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
Education:
Work Location: In person
Present proof of a recent physical and negative TB test results (less than 1 year before hire and every two years thereafter for physical)
Nice To Haves Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Administration of Emergency Medication, EpiPen
Benefits Benefits:
- medical insurance
- vision plan
- free dental insurance
- discounted childcare
- paid time off
- sick time
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,