Teacher Aide – Preschool

Summary

Location: Onsite, Multiple locations in Stamford, CT

Job Type: Full-time; 35–40 hours weekly depending on location (schedules are typically early mornings to mid-afternoons).

Length of Work Year: 51 weeks

Salary Range: $17.50/hour (rates are based on education and total college credits specific to Early Childhood Education, as per union contract)

About You: You are dependable, kind, and eager to learn. You thrive in a team-based environment and bring energy and care to supporting young children’s daily routines and developmental milestones. You are excited to contribute to CLC’s mission and build your skills through hands-on experience.

Duties

• Assist with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Supervise and engage young children.
• Support daily classroom routines and transitions.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment.
• Partner and communicate with families.
• Observe and document children’s interests and progress.
• Collaborate with co-teachers, support staff, and administrators.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Work towards a CDA credential or coursework in Early Childhood Education.
• Strong desire to work with young children and their families.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development in early childhood, such as internal CLC training and OEC courses.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Levels of experience will be a key factor in candidate selection.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

At CLC, we support your well-being and career with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match (up to 4%)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development (including CDA support)
• CPR, First Aid, OSHA, and Medication Training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities

To learn more about CLC and our benefits, visit: www.clcfc.org

CLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace

Successful completion of background check and drug screening is required as a condition of hire.

About Us

Do you believe that high-quality early childhood education can shape a child’s future and strengthen entire communities? Are you passionate about working in a team-oriented environment where educators, healthcare providers, and family-service professionals collaborate to support every child’s growth? Are you driven to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging space where young children can learn, explore, and thrive?

If you’re a caring, dependable, and mission-driven early childhood professional, you may be a great fit for our team at CLC.

Established in 1902, CLC is the second-largest not-for-profit provider of Early Childhood Education in Connecticut. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing high-quality early childhood education and care programs for all families. Serving over 700 children across Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Development, and School Readiness programs in Stamford, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment for teachers and staff

To learn more about CLC please visit our website: http://www.clcfc.org/