Substitute Early Childhood Support Staff

Summary

LEARN, southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for full‑time Early Childhood Education (ECE) Support Staff openings at The Friendship School in Waterford, Connecticut.

The ECE Support Staff assists the Teacher and Site Coordinator to create a caring and safe environment for the children. The staff supports the implementation of a quality educational program and helps develop positive relationships with the children and their families. Responsibilities include observing and documenting children’s interests and progress and relaying that information to families and other staff. The ECE Support Staff implements developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Site Coordinator.

The ECE Support Staff reports to and is evaluated by the Head Teacher and Site Coordinator.

• Assist in the implementation of curriculum activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Assist with large and small group activities.
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.

• Assist the teacher in conducting routine clerical duties.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

• Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions and assist the teacher in conferences.

• Encourage self‑help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Alert the teacher and/or administrator to any problem, special information, or situation.

• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• CDA Credential plus 12 credits in ECE, preferably an Associate’s in ECE.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Medication Administration and Epi‑Pen training.

• Minimum of 1‑2 years of professional childcare experience.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.

• Participates regularly in staff and professional projects and meetings and departmental events.
• Attends a minimum of twenty‑one (21) hours of early childhood workshops per year.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

• Must clear a comprehensive background check and pass a health screening.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry a child up to 50 lbs.

This position was open until December 20, 2024, or until qualified candidates accepted an offer of employment. LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.