Child Development Assistant Teacher

Level : Educational Assistant

Hours : Part-time up to 17 hours per week. Approximate hours below.

• M-F 8 : 00am-1 : 00pm
• M-F 12 : 00pm-5 : 00pm

This position is on continuous recruitment, and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending specific department needs. You will only be contacted if there is a current need at the campus you indicated on your application and have met the qualifications / skills and experience that are required for the position. Your applications will stay active for 1 year.

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision :

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut's citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement :

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date :

Continuous open recruitment

Position Summary :

Individual colleges within the Community College system provide child development centers, offering childcare, child development, nutrition and related services for the pre-school children of students, staff and citizens of communities in their respective service areas. The colleges also offer academic programs in early childhood education. The child development centers provide the collateral function of serving as laboratories for practical experience by early childhood education students.

The Child Development Assistant Teacher assists and participates in teaching, protecting and providing care for pre-school children in a Community College child development center.

Example of Job Duties :

Under the direction of the Director of Child Development Center or other administrator, theChild Development Assistant Teacher isaccountable for contributing to the development, protection and care of children enrolled in the College's Child Development Center through effective performance in these essential functional areas :

accountable for contributing to the learning and safety of assigned children in the College's Child Development Center.

accountable for providing useful information to parents on their children's progress.

accountable for contributing to the operation of the Child Development Center.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate's degree in an appropriately related field. Experience in a related field is desirable. Or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skillsalong with strongInformation technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Special Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

$34.06 hourly.

Application Instructions :

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

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Do you have experience with Child development and learning principles and applications?

Do you have experience with child protection and care?

Do you hold a valid First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Certificates approved by the OEC Division of Licensing; Health & Safety Training, Mandated Reporter Training?

Do you have two (2) years of related experience working with preschool children and child development?

Do you have experience interacting with parents, children, student teachers, and staff?

Which shift are you applying to? M-F approximately 8 : 00am-1 : 00pm M-F approximately 12 : 00pm-5 : 00pm Both

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