Preschool Assistant Teacher

Trinity College Community Child Center is hiring a Preschool Assistant Teacher in Hartford, CT. Summary 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. Benefits Flexible hours 45 minute paid lunch break Teaching team of 3 Quality program that focuses on social emotional development and wellness Qualifications At least one year of 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 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 At least one year of experience working with 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 Associate degree (Preferred) 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 Medical insurance Vision plan Discounted childcare Paid time off Sick time We are always accepting applications for this role. Want to get a glimpse of what we do every day? Find us on Facebook or visit our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr