Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide Job at Cooperative Educational Services, Trumbull, CT

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  • Cooperative Educational Services
  • Trumbull, CT

Job Description


Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interests and progress and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Classroom Lead Teacher and the Director of School Readiness.

Duties

  • . Assists the teacher in planning learning activities.
  • Prepares materials and equipment for the children.
  • Conducts learning activities with children.
  • Supervises children's activities to assure their safety.
  • Assists children with personal activities such as eating and toileting or diaper changing.
  • Demonstrates positive personal relationships with parents and staff.
  • Contributes information that assists the teacher in evaluating student performance levels
  • Assists in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly learning environment by employing approved classroom management techniques and possessing a working knowledge of both C.E.S. and program specific policies and procedures.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of student performance and records as prescribed by law.
  • Cooperates with all C.E.S. personnel and consultants who provide input or services for students. 15. Maintains a professional, positive and supportive attitude when dealing with students and families.
  • Attends and participates in agency/program meetings and all staff development training activities as requested by the program administrator. 17. Complies with all federal, state and agency regulations on conduct and ethical behavior.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have as a minimum a Childhood Development (CDA) credential or equivalent (a minimum of 12 college credits - semester hours - in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education that encompasses the following: child development and learning of children birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning; and professional practices and development). 
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
  • High energy.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • An understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

  • Spanish or Portuguese speaking

Benefits

  • Sick time
  • Vacation time
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • 403B Retirement

Job Tags

Full time,

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