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Assistant Teacher (PreK)


Company : CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC


Location : Danbury, CT


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description: CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs seeks to hire full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers.Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.This position serves as the teacher assistant in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start / Preschool (3-5 year old) children. The position is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing of classroom and related activities for preschool children. This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed:Planning (5%)Program Implementation (60%)Family Partnership Building (10%)Communication and Service Coordination (10%)Record Keeping and Recording (10%)On-going Monitoring and Self-Assessment (5%)Benefits:Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including paid-holidays, paid-time off, health, dental, vision coverage and a retirement program.Hours:7:30 AM - 3:30 PM8:00 AM - 4:00 PMClosing Date: Open Until Filled Requirements: Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and/or 12 Early Childhood Education Credits required.AA or BA preferred.Head Start or Preschool experience preferred.Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.18+ years old or older required.Driver's license strongly preferred.Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation. xevrcycMaintain certification in CPR and First Aid, if requiredHealth Requirements:Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); andRecent fit for duty examination.Ability to lift 40 pensation details: 17.35-20.35 Hourly WagePIe776cc6014a2-7146