Connecticut State Community College · 5 months ago
Child Development Assistant Teacher
Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The Child Development Assistant Teacher assists in teaching, protecting, and providing care for pre-school children in a Community College child development center.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teaching, protecting and caring for children
Accountable for contributing to the learning and safety of assigned children in the College’s Child Development Center
Parent communication
Accountable for providing useful information to parents on their children’s progress
Center operation
Accountable for contributing to the operation of the Child Development Center
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in an appropriately related field
Experience in a related field is desirable
A combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in early childhood education
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in child development and learning principles and applications
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in child protection and care
Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
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
Fingerprinting through the Office of Early Childhood and approved to work in a childcare setting
Preferred
Two (2) years of related experience working with preschool children and child development
Experience interacting with parents, children, student teachers, and staff
Company
Connecticut State Community College
CT State Community College, headquartered in New Britain, is an associate degree and certificate-granting institution that serves 70,000 students, with 12 main campuses throughout Connecticut along with additional satellite locations.