Preschool Assistant Teacher

Trinity College Community Child Center is hiring a Preschool Assistant Teacher in Hartford, CT.

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.

• Flexible hours
• 45 minute paid lunch break
• Teaching team of 3
• Quality program that focuses on social emotional development and wellness

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• Pediatric CPR/First Aid
• Administration of Emergency Medication, Epi Pen
• Medical insurance
• Vision plan
• Discounted childcare
• Paid time off
• Sick time

We are always accepting applications for this role.

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