Preschool Aid / CDA Specialist

Overview

Assist 1-2 preschool classrooms with routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• curriculum planning
• meal coordination
• classroom routines
• child supervision
• program support
• activity implementation

Tasks

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.

Requirements

• cda
• high school
• computer
• lift 40lbs
• 18+
• entry level

What You Bring

CDA Specialists work under the direction of 1-2 assigned Lead Teacher(s) and is supervised by the Education Services Professional. -Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and -Ability to lift 40 lbs. -Entry level position; previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred. -Recent fit for duty examination. -18+ years old, required. -Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation). -Early Childhood Education Credits 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.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health, dental, vision coverage and retirement program.

About Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (Cifc)

-Operates a Federally Qualified Health Center—the only teaching health center in Connecticut—offering medical, dental, behavioral, and women’s health services. -Hosts unique community amenities, including the city's only indoor public pool, courts, and fitness classes. -Sponsors Connecticut's only internal medicine residency (established in 2011) and added a psychiatry residency in 2023, collaborating with local hospitals and Yale–New Haven. -A unique model integrates health, education, housing, and community engagement under a single nonprofit structure.

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