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Day Care Center of New Canaan
Assistant Teacher
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$39,399 / year median in Connecticut
+11% projected growth
Job Description
About This Role The Day Care Center of New Canaan is hiring a full-time teaching assistant for our four's classroom starting fall of 2026. Applicants must possess one of the following: Bachelors, Associates or CDA in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. Position begins on or about September 1st, 2026 40 hours per week including a one hour unpaid lunch break is provided daily. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Low staff turn over, warm and welcoming work environment, NAEYC accredited program. Background check and fingerprints are required.