ARE YOU LOOKING TO IMPACT A CHILD’S LIFE?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO USE YOUR PAST GAINED EXPERIENCE TO HELP MAKE CHILDREN SUCCESSFUL NO MATTER THE CHALLENGES THEY MAY FACE?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO START A NEW ADVENTURE IN YOUR CAREER?

Then we would love to invite you to check out the programs we offer at Adelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services. Adelbrook provides a supportive and collaborative environment encompassing a variety of professionals and disciplines with one goal in mind; meeting the unique needs of our students. Adelbrook is an approved provider of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Job Summary:

The Ädelbrook Hilltop Pre-school and Daycare Center Teacher Assistant/Aide is responsible to assist the teacher with supervision of pre-school and daycare children in classes for children between the ages of two years and ten months and five years of age. The Teacher Assistant/Aide assists the teacher they are assigned to with all aspects of the classroom in any way possible, and as requested by the teacher or director. This is a non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to tend to the needs and/or problems of the children, as individuals and as a group

· Assist teacher in planning curriculum in detail for assigned classes

· Assist teacher in implementing the daily program for assigned classes

· Decorate the classrooms with bulletin boards, children’s art, and other items for display

· Prepare snacks and sit with children to supervise them while eating snack

· Keep classroom, storage rooms, and bathroom clean, neat, and orderly

· Attend local in-service workshops

· Temporarily assume the responsibilities of teacher, in the absence of the teacher

· Be familiar with and follow Hilltop/Adelbrook policies and procedures

· Report any special needs or concerns related to individual children to the director

· Report any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to the director

· Attend regular staff meetings and evaluation meetings

· Complete assigned hold tasks

Education, Experience, and other Qualifications

The person selected for the position of Teacher Assistant/ Aide must be professional and nurturing. The candidate must furnish three letters of reference attesting to their character and childcare abilities. This person must be sensitive and mature, and able to relate well both to children and adults. This person must have the personality and ability to provide stability for program continuity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rocky Hill, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person