Head Start Assistant Preschool Teacher

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. 
 
Mission
EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.
 
EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach � grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

Head Start  Preschool Teacher Assistant
Reports to:  Head Start: Prenatal to Three Director
Part Time/ Academic Year
Location:  New Milford, CT
Salary Range: $17.15 per hour 
Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is 8/19/26

Job Description: EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to assist in teaching preschool children in the Head Start program in New Milford, CT. As a Head Start Teacher Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing preschool children with a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.  In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Classroom Teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5, promoting school readiness in language, literacy, cognition, social studies, mathematics, science, the arts, social emotional skills and physical development. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Classroom Teachers in planning and implementing a wide variety of creative and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5 to promote school readiness across areas of development, including language, literacy, cognition, social studies, mathematics, science, the arts, social emotional skills and physical development.
• Build strong, ongoing relationships with parents to support their involvement in their child's learning and development process.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to develop effective relationships and excellent interpersonal skills with children, families, and co-workers.
• Maintain confidentiality about issues related to children and their families.
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this job.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to position oneself to bend and lift up to 30lbs.
• Arrange classroom furniture based on needs of children and curriculum.

Benefits:

• Six (6) paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement available
• State of CT ECE professional development hours provided by Head Start

Application Procedure:   
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law).  EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT  06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.