Full Time Preschool Paraeducator

Join YWCA Hartford Team and make a difference in the Hartford community!
Monday - Friday
The Teacher Assistant I will assist the Head Teacher in providing a supportive, respectful, safe, and healthy environment for children enrolled in YWCA Hartford Region Early Learning Centers, including but not limited to implementing activities geared to meet the developing needs of a large group of children and challenge the interests of the children productively and safely.
Assists in planning, developing, and delivering classroom and outdoor curriculum to meet the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child, enabling children to develop and grow in their interests and abilities;

• Assists in the development of short and long-term goals for the improvement of class programs;
• Supports student activities through direct participation with children;

Ensures appropriate classroom behavior management, supporting children by providing positive guidance and redirection;

• Implements YWCA Hartford Region’s Positive Guidance Policies;
• and monitoring of bathroom facilities, etc.;
• Follows defined OEC and YWCA Hartford Region’s protocols for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect;
• Assists Head Teacher I and II with completing developmental observations and assessments as outlined in the program requirements;
• Reports all child-related incidents and completes Incident Reports within 24 hours;
• Utilizes the YWCA Hartford Region’s Name-to-Face Accountability and Ratio sheets to ensure proper accountability and safety of children, licensing, and the agency’s health and safety standards;
• Complies with all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) procedures and documentation requirements;
• Maintains student confidentiality per YWCA Hartford Region policies;
• Reports and documents all work-related injuries to the Site Manager immediately;
• Attends Sanctuary Training, and other job-related trainings and seminars, and researches ways to keep up with the latest information and best practices within the field; Education:
• High School Diploma or GED.

Basic knowledge of the principles of Child Development; 18 years of age or older
This is a full-time exempt position. Standard hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 6:45 am – 6:15 pm. Due to the nature of the work, some evening hours may be required .

Engages in (or commits to) personal and professional development;
· Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or special part-time (intermittent).
Health Insurance - A group medical plan and group dental plan offers comprehensive coverage to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Long-term Disability - Eligible employees receive company-paid long-term disability insurance.
Short-term Disability - All eligible employees may elect short-term disability to cover the employee for 12 weeks, if disabled. Life Insurance - A company-paid group life insurance plan is available to eligible employees. Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
Time Off From Work -Eligible employees receive ten paid holidays per year, paid vacation and personal time, as well as paid sick time.
Retirement Plan - All eligible employees are enrolled in a non-contributory pension plan after two years of employment.