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Position Information

Position Title Substitute Early Childhood Teacher's Aide

Department Children's Program -Group

Pay Type Non Exempt

Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time

Hours Per Week 1

Number of weeks 52 weeks per year

other - # of weeks 52

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Geographical Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

General Description of Responsibilities:

• Duties in relationship to individual children and in groups

• plan short and long-term goals and objectives in all developmental areas

• plan and implement educational program that focuses on the developmental needs of the children

• keep attendance and daily records, plan appropriate snacks and write annual (nursery school) or bi-annual (special ed) reports

• evaluate children using observational and standardized means as appropriate

• participate in planning for future placement of children with team

• maintain safe and organized physical environment for children

• collect appropriate data for research projects as required

• Duties in relationship to other staff

• supervise and evaluate aides

• co-ordinate appropriate case management with other professional team members

• communicate effectively with team members

• maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator and teachers

• attend all staff meetings

• maintain positive professional work environment

• attend in-service meetings as appropriate

• Duties in relationship to parents

• maintain regular contact with parents

• work to enhance parental skills and understanding of their child’s development

• conduct home visits as appropriate

• participate in parent social and educational functions

• conduct bi-annual formal parent conferences (December and May – special ed; November and May – nursery school)

• Duties in relationship to school systems and support agencies

• attend Planning and Placement Team meetings as appropriate and case management meetings

• make recommendations for future placements when appropriate

• Duties in relationship to college students

• supervise and evaluate practicum participants

• provide feedback to administration and students concerning practicum and written assignments

  General Duties and Responsibilities

  Education and Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field and Connecticut State Teacher Education Certification required; Master’s Degree preferred. Within four months of hire, the selected candidate must be designated as eligible to have unsupervised access to children in a child care center by the CT Commissioner of Early Childhood.

Experience:

• Minimum of one-year working with young children necessary

  Preferred Qualifications

  Physical Demands

  Driving Required No

  Salary Range $15.69

  Covid Vaccine Information

Effective June 8, Connecticut College will no longer mandate the COVID -19 vaccine or boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID -19 boosters

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/01/2024

Applications accepted through

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents

  Supplemental Questions

  Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• • Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?

• Yes

• No