CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC·Danbury, Connecticut
The assistant teacher is responsible for planning and implementing classroom activities for preschool children aged 3-5. They also support family partnership building, service coordination, and maintain accurate program records.
Description CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs seeks to hire full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers.
This position serves as the teacher assistant in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (3-5 year old) children. The position is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed: Planning (5%) Program Implementation (60%) Family Partnership Building (10%) Communication and Service Coordination (10%) Record Keeping and Recording (10%) On-going Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%)
Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays, paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and/or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits required. AA or BA preferred. Head Start or Preschool experience preferred. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. 18+ years old or older required. Driver’s license strongly preferred. Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation. Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid, if required Health Requirements: Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and Recent fit for duty examination. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Market context
Assistant Teacher (PreK) roles in Connecticut are typically tied to ongoing early childhood staffing needs, especially in programs that must maintain licensed classroom support. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a CDA or early childhood credits, plus the ability to meet health, lifting, and basic computer requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your credential status and readiness to document any physical or health clearances before applying.
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