Head Start Assistant Preschool Teacher

EdAdvance is one of Connecticuts six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission
EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach ï½ grounded in the 3Cs Connection Culture and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities we are reinvesting the expertise energy and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant
Reports to: Head Start: Prenatal to Three Director
Part Time/ Academic Year
Location: New Milford CT
Salary Range: $17.15 per hour
Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is 8/19/26

Job Description: EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to assist in teaching preschool children in the Head Start program in New Milford CT. As a Head Start Teacher Assistant you will play a critical role in providing preschool children with a nurturing and stimulating learning this role you will be responsible for assisting the Classroom Teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5 promoting school readiness in language literacy cognition social studies mathematics science the arts social emotional skills and physical development.

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Classroom Teachers in planning and implementing a wide variety of creative and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5 to promote school readiness across areas of development including language literacy cognition social studies mathematics science the arts social emotional skills and physical development.
• Build strong ongoing relationships with parents to support their involvement in their childs learning and development process.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to develop effective relationships and excellent interpersonal skills with children families and co-workers.
• Maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and their families.
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this job.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to position oneself to bend and lift up to 30lbs.
• Arrange classroom furniture based on needs of children and curriculum.

Benefits:

• Six (6) paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement available
• State of CT ECE professional development hours provided by Head Start

Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvances employment page at and click on the button next to the job posting of interest.

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.