Talent.com
Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist
Infant / Toddler CDA SpecialistConnecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) • Baldwin Place, NY, United States
Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist

Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) • Baldwin Place, NY, 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

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

    PIc90fc1bf3359-26289-38093583

    Create a job alert for this search

    Infant Toddler • Baldwin Place, NY, United States

    Related jobs
    Delivered One Healthy Baby? Become a Surrogate with Ivy Surrogacy

    Delivered One Healthy Baby? Become a Surrogate with Ivy Surrogacy

    Ivy Surrogacy • Hopewell Junction, NY, US
    Full-time +1
    Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the greatest gifts of life!.Ivy Surrogacy is a third-party reproductive agency for parents all over the world seeking. At Ivy Surrogacy, we genuinely believe we...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Flatbed •HOME WEEKLY • CDL-A Truck Driver - HIRING NOW!

    Flatbed •HOME WEEKLY • CDL-A Truck Driver - HIRING NOW!

    Western Express • Pleasant Valley, NY, USA
    Full-time
    HAVE YOUR CDL-A? SPEAK WITH A SEATING SPECIALIST TODAY! [(888) 668-5108](tel : 8886685108) • •Miss less.Western Express has •HIGH PAYING REGIONAL • truck driving opportunities now available for •Flatb...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Physician Psychiatry-Child / Adolescent - Competitive Salary

    Physician Psychiatry-Child / Adolescent - Competitive Salary

    LifeStance Health • Salt Point, NY, US
    Full-time +1
    Job DescriptionWe offer Psychiatrists : .No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends.Full benefits package W2 : health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, and more.Additional ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Elementary Math Specialist Maternity Leave (Grades Pre-K - 5)

    Elementary Math Specialist Maternity Leave (Grades Pre-K - 5)

    Greenwich Country Day School • Greenwich, CT, US
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350.The original Old Church...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist

    Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist

    Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) • Amawalk, NY, United States
    Full-time +1
    Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.CDA Specialists work under the direction of an assigned Lead Teacher.The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Behavior Associate

    Behavior Associate

    ASPCA • Patterson, NY, United States
    Full-time +1
    Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Behavior...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Infant Caregiver / Teacher- Child Care and Early Childhood Education / Day Care

    Infant Caregiver / Teacher- Child Care and Early Childhood Education / Day Care

    Sunshine Starts • Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    About us : Sunshine Starts is a premier day care located in the heart of Yorktown Heights- right in the Triangle Shopping Center. We are a NYS licensed day care that provides care for children ages 8...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Parts Distribution Center Employee - Urgently Hiring!

    Parts Distribution Center Employee - Urgently Hiring!

    Stellantis • Hopewell Junction, NY, United States
    Full-time
    Supplemental Parts Distribution Center Employees.If you are looking to start a career that is not only rewarding but also challenging, FCA US LLC, a member of the Stellantis group of companies, is ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Unit Medical Secretary, Evening Shift - 3pm-11pm, Infant / Toddler

    Unit Medical Secretary, Evening Shift - 3pm-11pm, Infant / Toddler

    Blythedale Children's Hospital • Valhalla, NY, United States
    Full-time
    Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care.As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Child Care Teacher

    Child Care Teacher

    Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Hopewell Junction, NY, United States
    Full-time
    Grow your teaching career with.Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers,...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Parts Distribution Center Employee

    Parts Distribution Center Employee

    Stellantis • Hopewell Junction, NY, United States
    Full-time
    Supplemental Parts Distribution Center Employees.If you are looking to start a career that is not only rewarding but also challenging, FCA US LLC, a member of the Stellantis group of companies, is ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Child life specialist - ft days - pediatrics and picu - southport

    Child life specialist - ft days - pediatrics and picu - southport

    Lehigh Valley Health Network • Stamford, Connecticut, US
    Full-time
    Join a team that delivers excellence.Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is ...Show more
    Last updated: 8 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Child life specialist - ft days - pediatrics and picu - greenwich

    Child life specialist - ft days - pediatrics and picu - greenwich

    Lehigh Valley Health Network • Greenwich, Connecticut, US
    Full-time
    Join a team that delivers excellence.Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is ...Show more
    Last updated: 8 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Child life specialist - ft days - pediatrics and picu - bedford hills

    Child life specialist - ft days - pediatrics and picu - bedford hills

    Lehigh Valley Health Network • Bedford Hills, New York, US
    Full-time
    Join a team that delivers excellence.Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is ...Show more
    Last updated: 8 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Infant / Toddler Teacher- Child Care and Early Childhood Education / Day Care

    Infant / Toddler Teacher- Child Care and Early Childhood Education / Day Care

    Sunshine Starts • Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Are you fun loving, energetic and love children? Do you love working in educational care for children? Sunshine Starts is the place for you!. About us : Sunshine Starts is a premier day care located ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Parts Distribution Center Employee - Now Hiring!

    Parts Distribution Center Employee - Now Hiring!

    Stellantis • Hopewell Junction, NY, United States
    Full-time
    Supplemental Parts Distribution Center Employees.If you are looking to start a career that is not only rewarding but also challenging, FCA US LLC, a member of the Stellantis group of companies, is ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Child life specialist - ft days - pediatrics and picu - dover plains

    Child life specialist - ft days - pediatrics and picu - dover plains

    Lehigh Valley Health Network • Dover Plains, New York, US
    Full-time
    Join a team that delivers excellence.Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is ...Show more
    Last updated: 8 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Business Development Manager - BDM

    Business Development Manager - BDM

    Lint-X • Patterson, NY, USA
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Are you ready to transform your career and join a company dedicated to enhancing home safety and efficiency? Look no further! Lint-X Dryer Vent Cleaning is seeking a passionate and results-driven i...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago