Teachers Aide Position Available In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Teachers Aide 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 125 Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450 Easterseals is a catalyst for hope and possibility, delivering essential disability and community services that open doors to healthcare, education, and employment. At Easterseals of Greater Waterbury, we stand with individuals, families, and community partners to create opportunities, nurture independence, and inspire full participation in all aspects of life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Assist the Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Supervise the children at all times to ensure their welfare, health and safety. Greet and address each child by name; treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect. Interact, engage and assist children at all times to provide a nurturing learning environment. Assist the site in multiple capacities: kitchen support, classroom support, office support as directed by the Site Manager, Site Coordinator and/or Lead Teacher. Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire and lock down drills. Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program Take daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP. Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times. Maintain classroom and storage materials in a neat, orderly and safe manner. Perform general housekeeping tasks i.e. floors, tables cabinets, toys, counters, shelves, staff kitchen/lounge, cots and cubbies etc. Required to attend staff meetings, departmental special events (day, evening and/or weekends) workshops, conferences or in-services as directed by the Site Manager.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent required, current college-level coursework strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE A

minimum of 6 months working with young children strongly preferred. SALARY $17.51/hour

TIME OFF BENEFITS

Sick and Personal Days Planned School Closure Days with pay : Spring Break 4th of July Week Christmas Week

OTHER BENEFITS

Ten (10) company paid Holidays Easterseals is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa. Monday thru Friday, Flexible schedule between the hours of 6:45am-5:15pm Fulltime, 40 hours per week