Assistant Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Waterbury , CT 06704Salary Range: $41,000.00 - $43,400.00 Salary/yearJob Details

Compensation: $41,000 - $43,400 per year

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Competitive pay, benefits, growth opportunities, and a team that truly supports you.

Full Job Description

High quality classrooms aren’t built in a silo — they’re built by a team that shows up for each other and every child.

At TEAM, Assistant Teachers are a vital part of something bigger. As a valued staff member, you will walk into a fully supported team environment where education coordinators, family service workers, behavioral health coordinators, disability specialists, and health and nutrition staff are all working alongside you to help every child thrive. Your expertise and commitment will play an essential role in contributing to a team that supports each other and in turn, provides opportunities for our youngest learners to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

Partner with the Head Teacher to create a classroom environment where every child feels safe, seen, and supported
Help bring curriculum to life through thoughtful, individualized instruction that meets each child’s individual needs
Use positive guidance techniques that build children’s confidence and create a calm, structured environment
Observe and document children’s growth weekly
Collaborate with specialists and support staff to address children’s individual needs
Build warm, trusting relationships with families through communication, home visits, and engagement events
Maintain a beautiful, organized classroom that reflects TEAM’s commitment to safety and innovation
Actively participate in professional development, staff meetings, and agency events

QualificationsWhat You Bring

Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
6+ months of experience working with preschoolers, infants and/or toddlers
A warm, nurturing presence and genuine love for working with young children and families
Knowledge of early childhood development and Head Start standards preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

Why TEAM

Supportive, team-oriented work culture – with fully resourced specialists to support children’s unique needs
Beautiful, state-of-the-art classrooms focused on safety and innovation
Competitive pay in the top tier of Connecticut early childhood compensation
Structured step progression after 90 days
15 days of paid vacation and 2 days personal days
8 sick days and 14 paid holidays
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance
403(b) with 6% company match
Paid professional development, training, 1:1 coaching, and reflective supervision
Payment of annual CDA re-certification fees
Significant opportunities for growth with credentials across our talented Early Childhood Team and Centers
Be a part of our staff recognition events including full agency development/appreciation day (off-site), multiple staff functions (family picnic, year-end party), and national appreciations such as Teacher’s Day/Week, Week of the Young Child