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Infant / Toddler CDA SpecialistConnecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) • Gaylordsville, CT, United States
Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist
Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) • Gaylordsville, CT, United States
2 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Job descriptionWorks 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 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. 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. 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) 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. 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. Recent documentation free of communicable diseases; and Recent fit for duty examination. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
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.
Knowledge and Abilities to be achieved within 6-months of employment :
Knowledge
Abilities
Language skills
Mathematical Skills
Requirements :
Health Requirements :
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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