CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs are looking to fill the position of Child Development Associate (CDA) Specialist.
Summary: The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years). This position serves as the aid in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start /Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children. This position is chiefly responsible to assist in the core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed.
CDA Specialists work under the direction of 1-2 assigned Lead Teacher(s) and is supervised by the Education Services Professional.
Unit: Early LearningImmediate Supervisor: Education Services ProfessionalClassification: Standard / Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part-Time (Hourly)Schedule: 9:45 AM-5:45 PM or 2:45-5:45 PM (Monday - Friday)Status: Non-ExemptDirectly Supervises: None Requirements: 18+ years old, required.Entry level position;previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred.Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation).Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.Applicants with multiple language capabilities (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) are preferred.Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required (completed or currently enrolled).Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate or a commitment to obtain a CDA within 1 year of employment is required (paid by the employer) is required.Early Childhood Education Credits are preferred; and/or Associate and/or Bachelor degrees are preferred.Health Requirements:
Recent fit for duty Health examination.Ability to lift 40 lbs.Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision coverage and retirement program.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider.
Compensation details: 16.94-16.94 Hourly Wage
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Read LessConnecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) seeks full-time, full-year Early Head Start Teachers in our Danbury Early Learning Programs.
About Us: At CIFC Early Learning Programs we are committed to providing quality education, childcare, and family curriculum to our Head Start, Early Head Start, and School Readiness eligible families. All employees of CIFC Early Learning Programs are part of the classroom's care team and contribute to promoting the highest quality of child and family curriculum to prepare the whole family for kindergarten and beyond.
About the Role: Infant / Toddler Early Head Start Teachers are responsible for planning and implementing activities to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks - 3 yrs).
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers are responsible for weekly lesson plans for a classroom of 8 infants (2 - 20 months old) or 8 toddlers (18 - 36 months old).Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers support their 8 students along side a co-teacher.Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers receive support for their students and families from a classroom aid and a Family Advocate.All Teachers and classrooms receive curriculum support and coaching from education coaches.Program supports are offered through a team of service area specialists including areas of specialty include early childhood education, social services, behavioral health, disabilities, and health.Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers document observations in Teaching Strategies Gold to with Creative Curriculum.Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers qualitatively enhance language development of infants and toddlers through the use of LENA (Language ENvironment Analysis) technology.Infant / Toddler Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers communicate child routines with parents through Procare Software and Remind messaging.Closing Date: Open Until Filled
License/Certification:
CDA Certification or 12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education (Required)Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Psychology (Preferred)Must be vaccinated against Covid-19, or be willing to get vaccinated prior to start (Required)Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)Benefits:
Student Loan Forgiveness approved site through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Healthcare covered by the employer at 75% with additional buy-up optionsPaid time off & 13 Paid HolidaysProfessional development assistanceEmployer retirement contributionsTuition and Licensure ReimbursementsDependent care savingsAncillary suite of fringe benefit offeringsCompensation details: 18-22 Hourly Wage
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Read LessCIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs seeks to hire full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers.
This position serves as the teacher assistant in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (3-5 year old) children. The position is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed:
Planning (5%)Program Implementation (60%)Family Partnership Building (10%)Communication and Service Coordination (10%)Record Keeping and Recording (10%)On-going Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%)Benefits:
Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays, paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program.
Hours:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Health Requirements:
Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); andRecent fit for duty examination.Ability to lift 40 lbs.Compensation details: 17.35-20.35 Hourly Wage
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Read LessCDA Specialists work under the direction of an assigned Lead Teacher. The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years).
Summary: The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years). This position serves as the assistant in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start /Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children. This position is chiefly responsible to aid in the core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed.
Unit: Early LearningImmediate Supervisor: Education Services ProfessionalClassification: Standard / Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part-Time (Hourly)Status: Non-ExemptDirectly Supervises: None
Essential Job Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.
Works under the supervision of a licensed teacher or assistant teacher to enforce learning for individual students or small groups of students.Administers, and records achievement and diagnostic tests under the direction of the teacher or assistant teachers for individual students or groups of students.Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in the handling, operation and care of equipment, including media, and instructional materials.Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in the supervision of students during emergency drills, assembles, play periods, field trips and in other non-classroom activities.Assists the teacher or assistant teacher with non-instructional duties such as snack, lunch, toilet and clothing routines.Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in drill work, large group reading or storytelling.Alerts the regular teacher or assistant teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.Performs clerical duties as assigned by the teacher or assistant teacher, as needed.Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a licensed teacher or assistant teacher.Participates in professional development training programs, as assigned.Performs related duties as appropriate for the position.Knowledge and Abilities to be achieved within 6-months of employment:
Knowledge
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Childhood.Knowledge of child development and learning styles.Knowledge of computer data entry processes. Knowledge of family-centered practices.Knowledge of local resources, customs and languages, preferred.Abilities
Ability to know and implement the Head Start Performance Standards and requirements and policies of CIFC Early Learning Programs.Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating and making decisions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, clients, outside agencies, and the public.Ability to keep program information confidential.Ability to carry-out daily functions.Ability to use program software, use computer for data entry.Reliable transportation to get self to and from home, office, Head Start sites, and other program locations.Preferred to posses a valid Driver's license and have minimum automobile insurance coverage legally required by the state of Connecticut.Language skills
Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.Ability to speak, read and write English at a level well enough to understand and be understood by others.Ability to hear an understand all emergency announcements in English.Ability to write observations and business correspondence.Ability to read, retain and understand Health & Safety procedures for sanitization, disinfection, and meal-time distribution.Ability to speak within groups of individuals, such as Parent Conferences and staff meetings.Bilingual skills helpful (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese)Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate amounts by adding, subtracting and dividing.Ability to accurate count the number of children in a classroom.Ability to understand 1:4, 2:8, 1:10, 2:20 child to staff member ratios. Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate or a commitment to obtain a CDA within 1 year of employment is required (paid by the employer) is required.Early Childhood Education Credits are preferred; and/or Associate and/or Bachelor degrees are preferred.Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.Entry level position; previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred.Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation).Applicants with multiple language capabilities (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) are preferred.Health Requirements:
Recent documentation free of communicable diseases; andRecent fit for duty examination.Ability to lift 40 lbs.Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program.
CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider.
Compensation details: 16.35-17.35 Hourly Wage
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