Position Type:
Early Childhood Education (ECE)/ Classroom Assistant

Date Posted:
10/17/2018

Location:
Carrington Elementary School

Closing Date:
10/25/2018

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CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
Carrington

General Statement of Duties: Assists teachers by performing nonprofessional duties so teachers may devote more of their time to professional tasks. Such duties will include, but are not limited to bus duty, hygiene and toileting, lesson planning and parent communications. Assistants organize and lead children in educational activities as directed by the teacher. Employees work close with the teacher and children to insure that the programmed activities are carried out and that a close relationship is maintained between the teacher and the children. Assistants will be trained in specific tasks and work under the supervision of the teacher but will not perform professional teaching duties.

Specific Examples of Duties: Supervises children during play, lunch, art, music periods, etc. Gives individual attention to children with personality, emotional, physical, language, toileting and other problems. Encourages children to talk. Reads stories to children and leads small group activities. May plan field trips as appropriate. Assists teacher in meeting with parents and displays children's work. Does clerical tasks such as taking attendance, collecting milk money, issuing transfers, recording and ordering supplies. Sets up and operates audio-visual equipment and other materials for instructional purposes. May be required to take over classes in emergencies because of teacher's absence. Does other related tasks as required by the teacher.

Qualifications: At least one year of experience working with young children in group activities; ability to deal with children in stressful situations. Applicants must also hold one of the following:

• Associate's Degree that consists of 12 or more credits that pertain to Early Childhood Education (ECE)

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• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and 12 or more credits that pertain to Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Desired Qualifications: Experience in an urban school district and/or a multi-cultural environment.

Work Year/Hours of Work: 10 months, 35 hours per week (position starts in August 2018)

Salary & Benefits:
$11.37 Per Hour $12.49 Per Hour After 6 Months
$16.57 Per Hour After 1 Year ($18.94 Per Hour After 1 Year with BA/BS Degree)
Benefits are governed by UPSEU Local 424-Unit 68 collective bargaining agreement.

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Note: This is a grant funded position that exists as long as funds are available. This position is part of and covered by the terms of the UPSEU Local 424-Unit 68 collective bargaining agreement.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications and additional required documents must be submitted electronically under the Early Childhood Education (ECE) tab at: https://www.applitrack.com/waterbury/onlineapp/default.aspx . Additional required documents that must be submitted before the closing date include a copy of diploma or CDA credentialing and transcript documenting ECE credits.

Closing Date: 10/25/18

An Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V