Substitute Early Childhood Teacher's Aide

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