Child Development Center Substitute Assistant Teacher

Overview

Child Development Center Substitute Assistant Teacher – CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time Child Development Center Substitute Assistant Teacher positions (up to 17 hours per week). Positions are on continuous recruitment and filled on an as-needed basis depending on department needs. Applications stay active for 1 year.

Multiple Campuses. This position is not remote. For more information about CT State Community College, please visit the Home page.

Continuous open recruitment.

Filled on an as-needed basis; applications stay active for 1 year.

The Child Development Substitute Assistant Teacher assists in teaching, protecting, and providing care for preschool children in a college child development center. The Center provides childcare, child development, nutrition, and related services for the preschool children of students, staff, and community members.

• Carry out planned learning activities and prepare materials and equipment for the children.
• Conduct learning activities with the children.
• Supervise activities to ensure safety and assist with personal activities such as eating and toileting.
• Monitor children’s progress and report pertinent observations to the regular classroom teacher.
• Share pertinent information with parents about their child’s daily experience.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean center facility and equipment.

The incumbent is expected to maintain currency in the position’s required fields of professional expertise and competencies and to maintain Red Cross first aid and CPR certifications. The incumbent is required to maintain complete confidentiality of student records and other confidential information.

This posting includes qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description. Candidates may perform some or all of the job functions.

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Experience working with young children (ages 6 months – 5 years old).
• Experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience in child development and learning principles and applications.
• Experience in child protection and care.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques. Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong information technology literacy (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

• Two (2) years of related experience working with preschool children and child development.
• Experience interacting with parents, children, student teachers, and staff.

$34.06 hourly.

To apply, you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text or uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. Due to high volume, phone/email inquiries and receipt confirmations are not available. You will receive an automated email confirming submission. To apply via our website, visit the jobs page.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) and successful passing of a background check, including verification with current and previous employers where appropriate. Background investigations include reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, a financial (credit) or driving history check.

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability, past or present mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless required by law. For information regarding nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies, contact John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, , or email address on file.

CSCC is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.