Connecticut State Community College·Connecticut
The Substitute Assistant Teacher will carry out planned learning activities, conduct sessions with children, and supervise their activities to ensure safety and assist with personal needs like eating and toileting. Responsibilities also include monitoring progress, reporting observations to the regular teacher, and sharing daily experiences with parents.
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.
For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State [https://ctstate.edu/]
Anticipated Start Date: Continuous Recruitment Work Location: Multiple Campuses Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
The College is seeking part-time Child Development Center Substitute Assistant Teachers who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children.
The Child Development Substitute Assistant Teacher assists and participates in teaching, protecting, and providing care for pre-school children in a Community College child development center. The Child Development Center provides childcare, child development, nutrition, and related services for the pre-school children of students, staff, and citizens of the community.
Under the supervision of the Director of Child Development Center, the Child Development Substitute Assistant Teacher will be responsible for contributing to the development, protection, and care of children enrolled in the College’s Child Development Center through effective performance in these essential functional areas:
This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees [https://www.ct.edu/hr/future].
In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.
CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.
For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu [nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu].
Cscc is an affirmative action/Equal opportunity employer.
The minimum qualification requires an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, along with experience working with young children (ages 6 months - 5 years old) and knowledge of child development principles. Candidates must also obtain mandatory certifications like First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration, and be approved to work in a childcare setting via fingerprinting.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Connecticut are typically in steady demand in schools that need classroom support, student supervision, and help with daily routines. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who meet health, safety, and age requirements, including CPR, first-aid, medication administration, a current physical, and a negative TB test. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and transportation before applying.
