Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc·Bridgeport, Connecticut
Assist teachers in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate educational activities while ensuring the safety and supervision of children. Support family engagement and maintain accurate classroom records and attendance.
Alliance for community empowerment, inc.
Grade 6 STARTING SALARY: $18.00/hr.
Responsible for assisting in the educational, developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom, and supporting the Teachers/Volunteers in their assigned duties.
Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.
1. Assist the teacher in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of the operations of the classroom and educational-related activities.
2. Monitor classroom attendance and follow-up. Assist with maintaining accurate written/electronic records, including assessments, screenings, observations, and other required forms.
3. Plan and arrange for all necessary teaching materials.
4. Work cooperatively with all staff in meeting Head Start Performance Standards and other compliance mandates.
5. Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family engagement in the classroom. Also, participate in the implementation of parent/staff training programs, and assist in parent activities.
6. Attend parent and staff conferences as required.
7. Adhere to Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. policies and procedures related to prevention and response to COVID-19, including participating in training, use of PPE, implementation of universal precautions, social distancing, and keeping the workspace clean.
8. Assist with daily health screening, monitoring as related to COVID-19.
9. Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or crisis.
10. Physical ability to monitor and respond quickly to children who are very active and may need redirection to ensure their safety or the safety of others.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Hours/Day: 0-1 1-2 2-4 4-7
Gripping X: Keyboard use X
Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.
Market context
Teacher assistant roles in Connecticut are often tied to early childhood and classroom support needs, so candidates with childcare or school-based experience are commonly competitive. This role stands out for requiring a CDA credential, a high school diploma, or progress toward an Early Childhood Education degree, with prior childcare center experience and strong communication skills helping applicants stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm how your credential path matches the posting before applying.
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