Teacher Aide

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Winsted Area Child Care Center is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as early childhood teacher aides. With a focus on Early Childhood Education, we serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our ideal candidate is flexible and willing to help in all age groups as needed, offering a safe and caring environment that meets the diverse needs of each child.

• We strive to maintain State of CT Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards, providing a supportive environment for our team to thrive.
• In a play-based classroom, we work together to implement a daily curriculum that caters to each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
• We prioritize building trusting relationships with children through respectful, patient, and supportive interactions.
• Our team is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment that meets the basic needs of our children.
• Monitoring each child's growth, development, and performance is essential to our approach.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with families is vital to our success.
• Our team collaborates effectively to ensure a cohesive and supportive work environment.
• Compliance with center policies and state licensing regulations is crucial, and we maintain accurate records to ensure we meet all requirements.

• Applicants must hold a High School Diploma and be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of 1 year professional child care experience is required.
• The ability to work well with others (staff, children, and families) is essential.
• Maintaining confidentiality is a critical aspect of this role.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key to meeting the needs of our children and program.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as basic computer skills, are necessary.
• A desire to continue learning through professional development is highly valued.
• Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening per OEC licensing regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform other physical tasks related to an early childhood environment, including kneeling, bending, squatting, and crawling.

• Candidates with Early Childhood Education credits are highly desirable.
• Experience in a NAEYC accredited program is a significant asset.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification is a valuable qualification.

• 37.5 hours per week
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance, Vision, Dental
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) with up to a 3% match
• Paid professional development
• Discounted Child Care