Substitute Early Childhood Support Staff at LEARN

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary Location: Creating Connections Early Learning Center Date of Availability: 02/10/2025 Date Closing: 12/20/2024 LEARN, southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for full-timeEarly Childhood Education (ECE) Support Staffopeningsat The Friendship School in Waterford, Connecticut.General Scope of Responsibilities The ECE Support Staff assists the Teacher and Site Coordinator to create a caring and safe environment for the children. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their families, the ECE Support Staff observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to families and other staff. ECE Support Staff are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Site Coordinator.Relationship within the Organization The ECE Support Staff reports to and is evaluated by the Head Teacher and Site Coordinator.ResponsibilitiesClassroom and Activity SupportAssist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.Assist with large and small group activities.Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.Clerical and Administrative SupportAssist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties.Perform other duties as may be assigned.Communication and Family EngagementMaintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions and assist teacher in conferences.Child Development and Well-BeingEncourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information, or situations.Compliance and Professional StandardsFollow all center policies and state regulations.Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.Education and CredentialsCDA Credential plus 12 credits in ECE, preferably an Associate's in ECE.Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training.Experience, Knowledge, and TrainingMinimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.Skills and CompetenciesStrong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.Ability to work well with others.An understanding of child development.Professional Development and TrainingParticipates regularly in staff and professional projects and meetings and departmental events.Attends a minimum of twenty-one (21) hours of early childhood workshops per year.Clearances and Health Requirements.Must clear a full background check.Must pass health screening.Physical / Health / Other RequirementsMust clear a comprehensive background check and pass a health screening.Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50 lbs.This position will remain open until December 20, 2024, or until qualified candidates accept an offer of employment. LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.DutiesResponsibilitiesClassroom and Activity SupportAssist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.Assist with large and small group activities.Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.Clerical and Administrative SupportAssist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties.Perform other duties as may be assigned.Communication and Family EngagementMaintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions and assist teacher in conferences.Child Development and Well-BeingEncourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information, or situations.Compliance and Professional StandardsFollow all center policies and state regulations.Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.RequirementsEducation and CredentialsCDA Credential plus 12 credits in ECE, preferably an Associate's in ECE.Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.Medication Administration and Epi-Pen training.Experience, Knowledge, and TrainingMinimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.Skills and CompetenciesStrong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.Ability to work well with others.An understanding of child development.Professional Development and TrainingParticipates regularly in staff and professional projects and meetings and departmental events.Attends a minimum of twenty-one (21) hours of early childhood workshops per year.Clearances and Health Requirements.Must clear a full background check.Must pass health screening.Physical / Health / Other RequirementsMust clear a comprehensive background check and pass a health screening.Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50 lbs.