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Assistant Teacher, Little Learners
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JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of center children. Assists staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child. Ensure that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for the program operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.Pay rates are as follows:
$19.50 Enrolled in a CDA or degree program $19.75 CDA and 12 ECE credits $20.50 Associate's Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits $21.50 Bachelor's Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits New London TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including; 403B Retirement Plan Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits 13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick timeBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
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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