Paraprofessional, MPTN Child Development Center
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TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.
CT
Summary
The Paraprofessional supports the lead teacher in delivering high-quality early childhood education by facilitating play-based learning and guiding social-emotional growth. They assist with daily classroom routines, individualized instruction, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children.
Job Description
The Paraprofessional supports the delivery of high-quality early childhood education by assisting the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This role actively supports children’s development across all domains by facilitating play-based learning, guiding social-emotional growth, and assisting with daily classroom routines. The paraprofessional demonstrates a foundational understanding of child development and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), using positive guidance strategies to support behavior and promote inclusion. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team, communicate effectively with children, staff, and families, and follow instructional direction while also taking initiative when appropriate. The paraprofessional supports individualized learning by assisting with small group and one-on-one instruction, adapting activities to meet diverse needs, and helping ensure all children have access to inclusive and supportive experiences. Strong relationship-building skills, patience, flexibility, an
Members of federally recognized tribes receive preference in hiring.
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
