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Position Number:

7332443

Location:

New Britain, CT

Position Type:

Child Care Services Child Development Center Substitute Assistant Teacher About CT State Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Position Details

Employment Type:

Part-Time, Educational Assistant

Hours:

Up to 17 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date:

Continuous Recruitment

Work Location:

Multiple Campuses

Work Modality:

On site; Position is not remote Position Summary The College is seeking part-time Child Development Center Substitute Assistant Teachers who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The Child Development Substitute Assistant Teacher assists and participates in teaching, protecting, and providing care for pre-school children in a Community College child development center. The Child Development Center provides childcare, child development, nutrition, and related services for the pre-school children of students, staff, and citizens of the community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Director of Child Development Center, the Child Development Substitute Assistant Teacher will be responsible 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: Key responsibilities include: Carrying out planned learning activities and preparing materials and equipment for the children. Conducting learning activities with the children. Supervising children's activities to assure their safety and to assist them with personal activities such as eating and toileting. Monitoring children's progress and reporting any pertinent observations to the regular classroom teacher. Accountable for sharing pertinent information with parents about their child's daily experience. Assisting in maintaining the safe and clean condition of the center facility and its equipment. This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience working with young children (ages 6 months - 5 years old). Experience in Early childhood education. Experience in Child development and learning principles and applications. Experience in Child protection and care. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of related experience working with preschool children and child development. Experience interacting with parents, children, student teachers, and staff. Special Requirements Hold a valid First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Certificates approved by the OEC Division of Licensing; Health & Safety Training, Mandated Reporter Training or be willing to obtain one. Incumbents must be fingerprinted through the Office of Early Childhood and approved to work in a childcare setting. Salary $37.74 hourly For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees. Application Instructions