Assistant Teacher; PreK

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
Looking for a full‑time Preschool Assistant Teacher in Norwalk.

CIFC’s Early Learning Programs seeks an assistant teacher to work 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.

• 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%)

• 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 – email, word processing and internet navigation.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid if required.

• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID) and recent fit for duty examination.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

$16.69‑$19.00 Hourly Wage.

• 7:30 AM ‑ 3:30 PM
• 8:30 AM ‑ 4:30 PM
• 9:00 AM ‑ 5:00 PM

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

Open Until Filled.

CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider.