Teacher Assistant (Early Education)
Hartford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Location: The Right Place Early Learning Center (Hartford CT)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Full-time
Hours Per Week: 27.5
Schedule:Monday-Friday 5.5 hours per day
Scope & Purpose of Position: To assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a stimulating program of activities that contribute to the physical emotional social and cognitive needs of young children.
Learn more about The Right Place at participate in all required meetings including but not limited to orientation team meetings parent groups and training sessions.
- Must develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with young children and their families.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must complete KeepSAfe and all other training requirements upon hire.
- Must hold a current certificate in CPR and First Aid.
- Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and a Child Development Credential (CDA). Candidates without a CDA must have experience working with young children and their families and an approved educational plan to attain a CDA or higher within an established period.
The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week including...
- Comprehensive health care coverage including dental/vision/hearing with low cost employee premiums co-pays and deductibles
- Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)
- Telehealth/online doctor visits
- $20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services funeral planning services and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee)
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
- Long-term disability coverage
- Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac homeowners auto and pet insurance)
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
- 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
- Generous paid time off including holidays vacation sick personal bereavement and marriage leave
- Eligibility for the federal governments Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly a job with a great purpose!
Learn more about The Salvation Armys Southern New England Division at Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.