Head Start Teacher Aide
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TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.
Taftville, CT, US
Summary
The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of children while assisting in the implementation of age-appropriate curricula. They must maintain a clean and orderly classroom and playground environment to support children's developmental needs.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding for the needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including;
403B Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits
13 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time
TVCCA is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency, incorporated in 1965. We are well recognized as a community leader and partner in advocating for and meeting the needs of the region’s economically and otherwise disadvantaged citizens. Services include:
Housing: Assisting households facing eviction or homelessness. Housing Services can also help with the search and application process for senior housing options in New London County.
Energy Assistance: Financial assistance toward a household’s energy bill; emergency assistance if a home’s service is shut-off or about to be, or out of fuel; other energy related services including heating system repair and replacement, budget counseling, and referrals for weatherization.
Nutrition Assistance: WIC is a supplemental food/nutrition education program for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and infants/children to age 5. TVCCA’s Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious meals to seniors, allowing them to remain independent in their home.
Case Management: Accessing programs within TVCCA, the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services, and throughout the community like food banks, furniture banks, and housing applications. TVCCA also helps to prepare new DSS applicants for eligibility determination interviews.
Financial Education: Supportive services designed to foster and develop positive household budgeting and credit management skills, and to assist households with overcoming their current hardships by taking command of their financial futures.
Childcare and Preschool Programs (Early Head Start, Head Start, and Little Learners): TVCCA provides affordable, quality, comprehensive infant/toddler, pre-school & childcare programs that serve children from birth through age five.
Employment & Training: TVCCA staffs the American Job Center – Eastern CT. Whether you are a job seeker, under-employed, or switching careers, we can assist you with your job search and career development.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Norwich, Connecticut
TVCCA is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency, incorporated in 1965. We are well recognized as a community leader and partner in advocating for and meeting the needs of the region’s economically and otherwise disadvantaged citizens. Services include:
Housing: Assisting households facing eviction or homelessness. Housing Services can also help with the search and application process for senior housing options in New London County.
Energy Assistance: Financial assistance toward a household’s energy bill; emergency assistance if a home’s service is shut-off or about to be, or out of fuel; other energy related services including heating system repair and replacement, budget counseling, and referrals for weatherization.
Nutrition Assistance: WIC is a supplemental food/nutrition education program for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and infants/children to age 5. TVCCA’s Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious meals to seniors, allowing them to remain independent in their home.
Case Management: Accessing programs within TVCCA, the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services, and throughout the community like food banks, furniture banks, and housing applications. TVCCA also helps to prepare new DSS applicants for eligibility determination interviews.
Financial Education: Supportive services designed to foster and develop positive household budgeting and credit management skills, and to assist households with overcoming their current hardships by taking command of their financial futures.
Childcare and Preschool Programs (Early Head Start, Head Start, and Little Learners): TVCCA provides affordable, quality, comprehensive infant/toddler, pre-school & childcare programs that serve children from birth through age five.
Employment & Training: TVCCA staffs the American Job Center – Eastern CT. Whether you are a job seeker, under-employed, or switching careers, we can assist you with your job search and career development.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Norwich, Connecticut
