Substitute, Child Care​/Nanny

Description

CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & EARLY START) seeks hourly / per-shift Substitute Assistant Teachers. Our Substitutes are highly utilized in a fast-paced environment, while allowing maximum schedule flexibility. Substitute staff often lead to permanent employment. Perfect P/T opportunity for College students and parents.

Program hours are Mon-Friday 7:30am‑6pm, available shifts are coverage dependent (e.g. 8‑4pm; 10‑6pm; 2‑6pm). Substitute Assistant Teachers are scheduled for planned staff vacations and for day‑of, unplanned coverage needs. Some long term assignments are available.

Substitute classroom staff work under the direction of the Substitute Coordinator and a daily classroom Teacher. The position is responsible for assisting classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for children (ages 6 weeks‑5 years old).

This position is a great opportunity for candidates interested in Early Childhood Education, an opportunity to learn about the field or gain experience, and a desire for maximum schedule flexibility.

This position offers occupational growth opportunities.

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• 3‑10 hour shifts available

Successful candidates possess:

• Are 18 years or older;
• A high school diploma or GED equivalence (preferred);
• Have some childcare or preschool experience; and/or
• Motivated candidates do not require experience.

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and
• Recent fit for duty examination.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.