Preschool Teacher Assistant

4 weeks ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States The Salvation Army Full time

Overview

Location: The Right Place Early Learning Center (Hartford, CT)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time

Hours Per Week: 27.5

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5.5 hours per day

Scope & Purpose of Position: To assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a stimulating program of activities that contribute to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of young children.

Learn more about The Right Place at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/empower-youth/

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in all required meetings, including but not limited to orientation, team meetings, parent groups, and training sessions.

  • Adhere to all classroom procedures without the Lead/Head Teacher.

  • Assist in classroom management and administer children's activities. This includes engaging in ongoing teacher-parent meetings and assisting with center, department, and agency tasks and activities.

  • Assist with all paperwork that may arise in the classroom, including but not limited to attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes.

  • Assist with planning and implementing curricula that address children's individual and group needs.

  • Contribute to agency cohesiveness by maintaining collaborative and team-oriented relationships.

  • Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs.

  • Maintain appropriate business attire, manners, and environment reflective of professional standards.

  • Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, including cleanliness, organization, minor repairs, and health and safety components.

  • Observe and record physical and behavioral observations of children daily and assist with progress reports and goals.

  • Provides cooperation and assistance in obtaining and maintaining NAEYC accreditation standards.

  • Responsible for understanding personnel policies and procedures outlined in the staff and agency handbooks.

Qualifications

  • Must develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with young children and their families.

  • Must be 18 years or older.

  • Must complete KeepSAfe and all other training requirements upon hire.

  • Must hold a current certificate in CPR and First Aid.

  • Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and a Child Development Credential (CDA). Candidates without a CDA must have experience working with young children and their families and an approved educational plan to attain a CDA or higher within an established period.

T he Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...

  • Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

  • Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)

  • Telehealth/online doctor visits

  • $20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee)

  • Voluntary life insurance

  • Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)

  • Long-term disability coverage

  • Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)

  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care

  • 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan

  • Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave

  • Eligibility for the federal government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Most importantly – a job with a great purpose

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job LocationsUS-CT-Hartford

Job ID 2025-13609

Category Youth Work

Compensation Min USD $15.75/Hr.

Compensation Max USD $17.50/Hr.

Type Regular Part-Time

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