Teacher Aide

Summary

Winsted Area Child Care Center is seeking early childhood teacher aide candidates for our program who are highly motivated and interested in pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education. We serve children 6 weeks to 12 years and looking for a candidate with flexibility to help in all age groups as needed. Our goal is to offer a safe, caring environment, which meets the educational, social, developmental, health, nutritional, psychological and educational needs of each child.

Duties

• Maintain State of CT Office of Early Childhood and NAEYC standards
• Assist in implementing the daily curriculum designed to meet the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child based on developmentally appropriate practice and early learning standards in a play based classroom
• Build trusting relationships with children through respectful, patient and supportive interactions
• Meet the basic needs of the children, maintain a clean safe classroom environment
• Monitor and assess each child's growth, development and performance
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with families
• Work closely and effectively in a team setting
• Ensure all center policies and state licensing regulations are met, maintain accurate records

Requirements

• High School Diploma and at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 1 year professional child care experience
• Ability to work with well with others (staff, children and families)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to meet the needs of the children and program
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• Desire to continue learning through professional development
• Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening per OEC licensing regulations
• Lift up to 50lbs and perform other physical tasks related to an early childhood environment including the ability to kneel, bend squat and crawl

Nice To Haves

• Early Childhood Education credits
• Experience in a NAEYC accredited program
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification

Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance, Vision, Dental
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) with up to a 3% match
• Paid professional development
• Discounted Child Care