Teacher Assistant

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• Position Title:
  
  Teacher Assistant
• Department:
  Children's Program – Group
• Pay Type:
  
  Non Exempt
• Appointment Type:
  Continuing Part-Time (A)
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Number of Weeks: 48 per year (other - # of weeks 48)
• Benefits:
  Eligible for Full Benefits
• Geographical:
  Regional
• Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement:
  Yes
• Work Schedule:
  
  . . .

General Scope of Duties:
Provide support to the classroom teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment. Assist the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aid instructional efforts of the teacher and assist in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas.

General Duties and Responsibilities Education and Skills Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

• Duties in relationship to individual children or in groups
• Help teacher in curriculum implementation of educational program
• Help with daily record keeping and appropriate reporting
• Help teacher evaluate children as appropriate
• Help teacher with case management
• Help teacher in planning future placements
• Maintain safe and organized physical environment for children
• Help in data collection for research projects as required
• Duties in relationship to other staff
• Assist in daily set-up of classroom
• Aid in implementing the programs of the professional specialists
• Communicate effectively with team members

• Maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator and teachers
• Attend staff meetings when appropriate
• Maintain positive professional work environment
• Attend in-service meetings as appropriate
• Duties in relationship to parents
• Maintain informal contact with parents
• Participate in parent social and educational function with other staff, conduct home visits when appropriate
• Discuss child's program with parent and teacher when appropriate
• Participate in formal parent conferences when required by teacher
• Duties in relationship to college students
• Help teacher in guiding college student classroom participation when appropriate
• High school degree required. Within four months of hire, the selected candidate must be designated as eligible to have unsupervised access to children in a child care center by the CT Commissioner of Early Childhood.
• One year working with preschool age children necessary

• Lifting: (Must specify maximum weight and frequency, e.g., lifting up to 25 lbs frequently.)
• Carrying: (Must specify maximum weight and frequency.)
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Exerting force to move objects or operate controls.
• Fine Manipulation:
  Use of hands/fingers for tasks (e.g., keyboarding, grasping).

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Bending/Stooping:
  Bending the body downward and forward at the waist.
• Kneeling:
  Resting on knees.

• Reaching:
  Extending arms and hands in any direction (Specify: Overhead/Below Shoulder).

• Close Visual Acuity:
  Required for reading, computer work, and inspection.
• Hearing:
  Required to distinguish speech and alarms.
• Speaking/Talking:
  Required for communication and conveying instructions.

Driving Required.

No Salary Range $17.33 Note. Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate's experience, education, and the institution's pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing:
Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

• Open Date: 11/13/2025
• Applications accepted through:
  Open Until Filled Yes

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a valid drivers license?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?
  • Yes
  • No

Entry level

Part-time

Education and Training

Higher Education

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