Substitute Staff

CIFC's Danbury Early Learning Programs (HEAD START & SCHOOL READINESS) seeks hourly / per-shift Substitute Assistant Teachers. Our Substitutes are highly utilized and often lead to permanent employment. Perfect P/T opportunity for College students and parents.

Program hours are Mon-Friday 7:30am-5:45pm, available shifts are coverage dependent (e.g. 7:30-3, 8-4pm; 9:45-5:45pm; 1:30-5:45pm). Substitute Assistant Teachers are scheduled for planned staff vacations and for day-of, unplanned coverage needs. Some long term assignments are available.

Substitute Assistant Teachers work under the direction of the Substitute Coordinator and a daily classroom Teacher. The position is responsible for assisting classrooms to maintain routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for children (ages 6 weeks-5 years old).

This position is a great opportunity for candidates interested in Early Childhood Education, an opportunity to learn about the field or gain experience, and a desire for maximum schedule flexibility.

This position offers occupational growth opportunities.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Monday to Friday


• On call


• flexible schedule

Closing Date: open until Filled

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

RequirementsSuccessful candidates possess:

• Are 18 years or older;


• A high school diploma or GED equivalence (preferred);


• Have some childcare or preschool experience; and/or


• Motivated candidates do not require experience.

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Health Requirements:

• Recent documentation free of communicable diseases (i.e. TB and COVID); and


• Recent fit for duty examination.


• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

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