CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC
Danbury, Connecticut
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%) Benefits: Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays, paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program. Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closing Date: Open Until Filled Requirements: 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. Compensation details: 17.35-20.35 Hourly Wage PIe776cc6014a2-7146
04/02/2026
Full time
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%) Benefits: Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays, paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program. Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closing Date: Open Until Filled Requirements: 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. Compensation details: 17.35-20.35 Hourly Wage PIe776cc6014a2-7146
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC
Danbury, Connecticut
Description: CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs are looking to fill the position of Child Development Associate (CDA) Specialist. 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 aid in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start /Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children. This position is chiefly responsible to assist in the core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed. CDA Specialists work under the direction of 1-2 assigned Lead Teacher(s) and is supervised by the Education Services Professional. Unit: Early Learning Immediate Supervisor: Education Services Professional Classification: Standard / Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part-Time (Hourly) Schedule: 9:45 AM-5:45 PM or 2:45-5:45 PM (Monday - Friday) Status: Non-Exempt Directly Supervises: None Requirements: 18+ years old, required. Entry level position; previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred. Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation). Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with multiple language capabilities (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) are preferred. Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required (completed or currently enrolled). 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. Health Requirements: Recent fit for duty Health examination. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision coverage and retirement program. Closing Date: Open Until Filled CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider. Compensation details: 16.94-16.94 Hourly Wage PIe68dd9f16c92-2147
04/02/2026
Full time
Description: CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs are looking to fill the position of Child Development Associate (CDA) Specialist. 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 aid in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start /Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children. This position is chiefly responsible to assist in the core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed. CDA Specialists work under the direction of 1-2 assigned Lead Teacher(s) and is supervised by the Education Services Professional. Unit: Early Learning Immediate Supervisor: Education Services Professional Classification: Standard / Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part-Time (Hourly) Schedule: 9:45 AM-5:45 PM or 2:45-5:45 PM (Monday - Friday) Status: Non-Exempt Directly Supervises: None Requirements: 18+ years old, required. Entry level position; previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred. Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation). Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with multiple language capabilities (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) are preferred. Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required (completed or currently enrolled). 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. Health Requirements: Recent fit for duty Health examination. Ability to lift 40 lbs. Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision coverage and retirement program. Closing Date: Open Until Filled CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider. Compensation details: 16.94-16.94 Hourly Wage PIe68dd9f16c92-2147
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC
Norwalk, Connecticut
Description: CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS) seeks hourly / per-shift Substitute Assistant Teachers. Our Substitutes are highly utilized and often lead to permanent employment. Perfect P/T opportunity for College students and parents. Program hours are Mon-Friday 7:30am-5:45pm, available shifts are coverage dependent (e.g. 7:30-3, 8-4pm; 9:45-5:45pm; 1:30-5:45pm). Substitute Assistant Teachers are scheduled for planned staff vacations and for day-of, unplanned coverage needs. Some long term assignments are available. Substitute Assistant Teachers work under the direction of the Substitute Coordinator and a daily classroom Teacher. The position is responsible for assisting classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for children (ages 6 weeks-5 years old). This position is a great opportunity for candidates interested in Early Childhood Education, an opportunity to learn about the field or gain experience, and a desire for maximum schedule flexibility. This position offers occupational growth opportunities. Benefits: Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call flexible schedule Closing Date: open until Filled Equal Opportunity Employer Requirements: RequirementsSuccessful candidates possess: Are 18 years or older; A high school diploma or GED equivalence (preferred); Have some childcare or preschool experience; and/or Motivated candidates do not require experience. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities. Health Requirements: Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and Recent fit for duty examination. Ability to lift 40 lbs. PIc4bc99b514a6-5023
04/01/2026
Full time
Description: CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS) seeks hourly / per-shift Substitute Assistant Teachers. Our Substitutes are highly utilized and often lead to permanent employment. Perfect P/T opportunity for College students and parents. Program hours are Mon-Friday 7:30am-5:45pm, available shifts are coverage dependent (e.g. 7:30-3, 8-4pm; 9:45-5:45pm; 1:30-5:45pm). Substitute Assistant Teachers are scheduled for planned staff vacations and for day-of, unplanned coverage needs. Some long term assignments are available. Substitute Assistant Teachers work under the direction of the Substitute Coordinator and a daily classroom Teacher. The position is responsible for assisting classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for children (ages 6 weeks-5 years old). This position is a great opportunity for candidates interested in Early Childhood Education, an opportunity to learn about the field or gain experience, and a desire for maximum schedule flexibility. This position offers occupational growth opportunities. Benefits: Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call flexible schedule Closing Date: open until Filled Equal Opportunity Employer Requirements: RequirementsSuccessful candidates possess: Are 18 years or older; A high school diploma or GED equivalence (preferred); Have some childcare or preschool experience; and/or Motivated candidates do not require experience. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities. Health Requirements: Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and Recent fit for duty examination. Ability to lift 40 lbs. PIc4bc99b514a6-5023