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CT Job Opportunities
Position: Assistant Teacher
Location: Newtown, Torrington, Barkhamsted
Salary: $16.00 – 18.00/hour
Description: EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to work in the BASES (Before and After School Extended Services) Before and/or After School Programs in Newtown, Torrington or Barkhamsted. The qualified candidate will be professional, have experience working with elementary school aged children, posses strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be available during before (6:45am -9:00am) and/or after school hours (3:00pm-6:00pm). The Assistant Teacher works under the supervision of the Site Coordinator and the BASES Administrative Team.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist Site Coordinator in operation of before and after school program on a daily basis
- Supervise children and provide a safe, welcoming environment
- Maintain positive relationships with families, children and school personnel
- Daily set up and clean up of program site
- First Aid/CPR/Meds Admin certification to be acquired within 3 months of hire
- Other duties as may be assigned
- Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position
Qualifications:
- Requires High School Diploma or equivalent, college course work in ECE/ELED or related field preferred
- Experience working with School Aged Children
- Knowledge of Child Development
- Awareness of Age-Appropriate curriculum activities
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Salary: $17.00 – 20.00/hour
Description: EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to work in the BASES (Before and After School Extended Services) After School Program at Head O’Meadow School, Newtown, CT. The qualified candidate will be professional, working toward or already possess a minimum of 12 college credits in elementary education, early childhood education or a related field, have experience working with elementary school-aged children, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be available during after-school hours (3:00 pm-6:00 pm). The Site Coordinator works under the supervision of the BASES Administrative Team.
Major Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the daily operation of the after-school program
- Supervise children and provide a safe, welcoming environment
- Understand, follow and maintain all licensing regulations set by the state of CT Office of Early Childhood
- Maintain positive relationships with families, children, and school personnel
- Maintain student registration system
- Daily set up and clean up of program site
- Attend mandatory Site Coordinator and Staff meetings as scheduled
- First Aid/CPR/Meds Admin certification to be acquired within 3 months of hire
- Other duties as may be assigned
- Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position
Qualifications:
- Must have 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field and 540 working hours with children
- Must be present 5 days a week and/or 60% of the hours site in operation
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or a related field (i.e. social work, education, psychology)
- Experience working with Elementary School Aged Children Knowledge of Child Development Awareness of Age-Appropriate curriculum activities
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Apply by date: April 15, 2024
Visit www.bases.edadvance.org to apply.
Position: Site Supervisor
Location: West District Elementary School
Salary: Hourly rate $20.00 – $21.95 per hour depending upon experience, 35-40 hours/week, full year, Medical Benefits for employee only, Paid holidays and sick time.
Description: The function of the Site Supervisor is to oversee an individual on-site school program with responsibility for the daily operations of the program, including supervision of staff, communication with families, relationships with school personnel, and being accountable for effectively planning, supervising and leading activities.
Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (Elementary Education, Human Development, etc.), 2-5 years’ experience in a childcare program.
- Current CPR/ First Aid Certification to be continuous through employment. If not current in CPR/First Aid, this must be obtained within one month of employment.
- Ability to work professionally and independently
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for school aged children.
Please contact Bryan Zerio at zeriob@fpsct.org for more info.
Position: Part-Time Summer Youth Employment Program Instructor
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Description: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Summer Youth Employment Program Instructor. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals by providing educational guidance and skill-building opportunities. As an instructor, you will play a key role in developing and implementing a comprehensive curriculum, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment, and supporting the personal and professional growth of our program participants.
Location: New Haven
Commitment: Fall and Spring semesters, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Each Senior Counselor teaches and supports a group of children and youth between the ages of seven and twelve (7-15) with homework assistance, literacy-based curriculum, and a range of extracurricular activities (i.e. swimming, computer science, creative writing, arts and craft, etc). Counselors receive support to create, implement and participate in daily activities to encourage their youth’s academic, social, emotional and physical development.
Essential Functions:
- With supervision, create and implement exciting curriculum, including literacy and educational activities;
- Collaborate with their Junior Counselor on the implementation of curriculum, classroom management and enrichment opportunities for children;
- Provide regular cultural and social development activities for children;
- Assist children with their homework and tutor them in difficult academic subjects;
- Assist in planning opportunities for children to learn outside of the classroom;
- Accompany children on small neighborhood trips and visits to local cultural institutions;
- Lead group in completing a final semester-long project to be presented to the community;
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children’s parents/guardians;
- Maintain regular contact with LEAP administrative staff; and
- Participate in training and professional development sessions, as required.
Location: New Haven
Commitment: Fall and Spring semesters, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in planning and implementing creative, exciting LEAP curriculum, including reading and educational activities;
- Provides regular cultural and social development activities for children;
- Assists in planning opportunities for children to learn outside of the classroom;
- Leads group in completing a final semester-long project to be presented to the community at EXPO;
- Collaborates with Senior Counselor on implementation of curriculum, classroom management and enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom for children;
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with children’s parent;
- Maintains regular contact with LEAP staff;
- Mandatory participation in college preparation programming, including free SAT preparation courses and an out-of-state college tour in the Spring semester.
- Participates in training and professional development sessions as required.
Position: Manager of Communications
Location: Norwalk
Salary: $80,000-86,000
Description: The Manager of Communications is an exciting leadership opportunity for an individual who is
entrepreneurial, collaborative, and passionate about social change. This position will spearhead all communications and marketing efforts to support Norwalk ACTS continued growth. The Communications Manager will build and manage effective partnerships with key stakeholders and execute a strategic communications plan to build awareness of the organization’s impact.
This team member will be an individual of the highest integrity, who is enthusiastic to tell our story, an excellent convener who is compelled to advocate and represent Norwalk ACTS and its
mission. This exceptional opportunity is for an experienced, energetic, and ambitious leader to take a hands-on role in shaping the future of this growing organization.
To apply for the position, please email a brief cover letter and your resume to info@norwalkacts.org.
For full job description, click here.
Position: Preschool Group Leader
Location: Tolland
Salary: $18.00/hour
Reports to: Coordinator, Family Resource Center
Evaluated by: Coordinator of the Tolland Family Resource Center
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Experience working with preschool age children
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, and parents.
Responsibilities:
- Program Planning:
- Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in accordance with the philosophy and practices of the Family Resource Center, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the State of Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework, Creative Curriculum, and other early childhood organizations current in the field of education.
- Together with the FRC director or other FRC staff, plan and implement a developmentally appropriate and high-quality preschool program for the FRC Preschool Program.
- Individualize the curriculum and activities to the unique needs of each child.
- Supervision of Children:
- Provide direct care to children in the Preschool program.
- Use appropriate and effective guidance and discipline strategies which are consistent with the philosophy of the NAEYC.
- Communicate and relate to children in a warm and consistent manner.
- Ensure that all activities offered at and away from the center are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
- Administration:
- Ensure that the center is maintained and in a neat, organized, and safe manner.
- Attend meetings to plan program’s upcoming activities.
- Work with staff regarding students’ individual needs, including paraprofessionals working directly in a FRC program.
- Responsibilities to Parents:
- Promotes the daily exchange of information about children’s progress and the program between staff and parents.
- Respectful and cooperative in interactions with parents
- Accommodate the parents’ instructions for daily care routines, when possible, within the group times.
- Staff Relations:
- All staff members are responsible for the development and maintenance of a cooperative team approach.
- Participate in regular staff meetings.
- Participate in yearly evaluation process. Team conferences regarding work performance may be arranged as necessary. Professional Development
- Participate in 15 hours of professional development over the 10-month school year, as agreed upon with the FRC Coordinator
Apply by date: May 1, 2024
Apply online here.
The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is in need of staff, from Childcare, Gymnastics, Enrichment programs & Maintenance. Hiring now for Fall positions! When you work at the Y you not only join the Y family, but you get a free membership.
Position: Before and After Care Counselors
Location: Cheshire
Salary: $15.00/hour based on experience, Part time, Monday – Friday, Before Care- 6:30am-9:00am, After Care- 2:15pm – 6:00pm or 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Have previous experience working with children
- Responsible for developing a positive relationship and projecting a positive attitude while interacting with staff, children, parents, and YMCA supervisors
- Responsible and accountable for effectively planning, supervising and leading activities for school age children
- Serve as role model for the children as well as staff
- Able to be certified in CT Childcare, Adult & Child CPR, administering medication and Epi-pen, and attain certification within 90 days of employment
Important: The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must complete and pass a criminal background check.
Contact Christy Graham at cgraham@sccymca.org for more information.
Click here for employment application.
Position: Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Location: West Hartford
Salary: $16-18.00/ hour
Requirements:
- To interact with the children and to encourage their involvement in activities.
- To prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing and permits the child to grow and explore.
- To observe, record and report significant individual and group behavior.
- Follow all personnel policies and procedures.
- Attend in-center training and staff meetings
- Report all changes in children’s behavior or difficulties to director or head teacher promptly.
- Work with staff in cooperative manner.
- Maintain prompt hours; notify administration if ill as soon as possible.
- Supervise and help with clean up.
- Establish and maintain good communication with parents on a daily informal basis.
- First aid certification and being in the OEC background system a plus!
Apply by Date: May 31, 2024
Please email Deborah Funke resume or for additional questions.
Out of State Job Opportunities
The BOOST Career Corner is an online hub for 
posting employment opportunities in the educational field. This resource offers an easy-to-use, no-cost platform to submit unlimited job postings. Click here to visit their website.