Early Childhood Support Staff

Summary

Location: Creating Connections Early Learning Center
Date of Availability: 02/10/2025
Date Closing: 12/20/2024


LEARN, southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for full-time  Early Childhood Education (ECE) Support Staff  openings at The Friendship School in Waterford, Connecticut.



General Scope of Responsibilities
The ECE Support Staff assists the Teacher and Site Coordinator to create a caring and safe environment for the children. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their families, the ECE Support Staff observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to families and other staff. ECE Support Staff are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Site Coordinator.



Relationship within the Organization
The ECE Support Staff reports to and is evaluated by the Head Teacher and Site Coordinator. 



Responsibilities



Classroom and Activity Support

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Assist with large and small group activities.
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.

Clerical and Administrative Support

• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Communication and Family Engagement

• Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions and assist teacher in conferences.

Child Development and Well-Being

• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information, or situations.

Compliance and Professional Standards

• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Education and Credentials

• CDA Credential plus 12 credits in ECE, preferably an Associate's in ECE.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training.

 

Experience, Knowledge, and Training

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.

Professional Development and Training

• Participates regularly in staff and professional projects and meetings and departmental events.
• Attends a minimum of twenty-one (21) hours of early childhood workshops per year.
• Clearances and Health Requirements.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Physical / Health / Other Requirements

• Must clear a comprehensive background check and pass a health screening.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50 lbs.

This position will remain open until December 20, 2024, or until qualified candidates accept an offer of employment. LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties

Responsibilities



Classroom and Activity Support

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Assist with large and small group activities.
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.

Clerical and Administrative Support

• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Communication and Family Engagement

• Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions and assist teacher in conferences.

Child Development and Well-Being

• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information, or situations.

Compliance and Professional Standards

• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Education and Credentials

• CDA Credential plus 12 credits in ECE, preferably an Associate's in ECE.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training.

 
Experience, Knowledge, and Training

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.

Professional Development and Training

• Participates regularly in staff and professional projects and meetings and departmental events.
• Attends a minimum of twenty-one (21) hours of early childhood workshops per year.
• Clearances and Health Requirements.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Physical / Health / Other Requirements

• Must clear a comprehensive background check and pass a health screening.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50 lbs.