Assistant Teacher (AA/AS Level)|Full Time at Catholic Charities

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYDo you possess the personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children? Grow as an educator and make a difference in the life of a child. Opportunities are available to pursue a CDA or a college degree. The assistant teacher provides supervision, guidance, and support to the children. They will work with the teacher on learning experience plans and activity implementation. The assistant teacher will communicate and collaborate with families. They will participate in workshops and conferences to strengthen knowledge and skills. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Implement learning experience plansPromote the health, safety and well being of students through a consistent scheduleAssist with the completion of daily reportsMaintain a healthy, safe and organized learning environmentCommunicate and collaborate with familiesParticipate in parent-teacher conferencesParticipate in continuing educationSupport social/emotional developmentOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS Hold a High School diploma or GED and experience working with unrelated children 3-5 yearsWillingness to enroll in a CDA program leading to receiving a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher education, if not already achievedBe at least 18 years of age EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insuranceFor a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insuranceFor Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employeesFor Career Advancement: Training and development opportunitiesFor Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including 14 holidays, vacation and sick time.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employees and their immediate family membersCatholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.