Assistant Teacher
About the role
Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate, engaging curriculum.
Support classroom management and maintain the organization and cleanliness of materials.
Observe and document children’s interests and progress.
Support children’s hygiene and self-help skills through positive modeling.
Partner and communicate regularly with families and caregivers.
Help children transition smoothly into and out of the classroom environment.
Follow all CLC policies and state childcare regulations.
Engage in professional development and pursue continuous improvement.
Implement and annually review CLC operating policies, plans, and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate, engaging curriculum.
- Support classroom management and maintain the organization and cleanliness of materials.
- Observe and document children’s interests and progress.
- Support children’s hygiene and self-help skills through positive modeling.
- Partner and communicate regularly with families and caregivers.
- Help children transition smoothly into and out of the classroom environment.
- Follow all CLC policies and state childcare regulations.
- Engage in professional development and pursue continuous improvement.
- Implement and annually review CLC operating policies, plans, and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum: 12 college credits in ECE and/or CDA
- Preferred: ECE Certificate
- Experience working with children ages 0–5
- Familiarity with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards or NAEYC-accredited programs
- A growth mindset and willingness to pursue professional development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer literacy
Qualifications
- Required Credentials: Minimum 12 college credits in ECE and/or CDA; Preferred ECE Certificate
- Experience: Working with children ages 0–5; Familiarity with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards or NAEYC-accredited programs
- Qualifications: Growth mindset and willingness to pursue professional development; Strong communication and teamwork skills; Basic computer literacy
Skills
- Caring and mission-driven
- Patience and positivity
- Strong sense of teamwork
- Positive modeling
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match (up to 4%)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Development (including CDA support)
- CPR, First Aid, OSHA, and Medication Training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and promotional opportunities
Pay
$18.50-20.00/hour (rates are based on education and total college credits specific to Early Childhood Education, as per union contract)
Schedule
35–40 hours weekly depending on location (schedules are typically early mornings to mid-afternoons)
About CLC
Established in 1902, CLC is the second-largest not-for-profit provider of Early Childhood Education in Connecticut. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing high-quality early childhood education and care programs for all families. Serving over 700 children across Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Development, and School Readiness programs in Stamford, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment for teachers and staff.