Child Development Center Substitute Assistant Teacher

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Position Details

Employment Type: Part-Time
Hours: Up to 17 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: Continuous Recruitment
Work Location: Multiple Campuses
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Position Summary

The College is seeking part-time Child Development Center Substitute Assistant Teachers who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned learning activities and preparing materials and equipment for the children.
• Conducting learning activities with the children.
• Supervising children’s activities to assure their safety and to assist them with personal activities such as eating and toileting.
• Monitoring children’s progress and reporting any pertinent observations to the regular classroom teacher.
• Accountable for sharing pertinent information with parents about their child’s daily experience.
• Aiding in maintaining the safe and clean condition of the center facility and its equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working with young children (ages 6 months - 5 years old).
• Experience in Early childhood education.
• Experience in Child development and learning principles and applications.
• Experience in Child protection and care.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related experience working with preschool children and child development.
• Experience interacting with parents, children, student teachers, and staff.

Special Requirements

• Hold a valid First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Certificates approved by the OEC Division of Licensing; Health & Safety Training, Mandated Reporter Training or be willing to obtain one.
• Incumbents must be fingerprinted through the Office of Early Childhood and approved to work in a childcare setting.

Salary

$37.74 hourly

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted.
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
• These positions are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment, and departmental needs. Your application will stay active for one (1) year.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.