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Infant / Toddler CDA SpecialistConnecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) • Beacon Falls, CT, United States
Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist

Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) • Beacon Falls, CT, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.

Description :

CDA 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 Learning
  • Immediate Supervisor : Education Services Professional
  • Classification : Standard / Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part-Time (Hourly)
  • Status : Non-Exempt
  • Directly Supervises : None

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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 Drivers 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; and
  • Recent 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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