Posted August 23, 2026
Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide
The Learning Curve Daycare
Hamden, CT, US
Full Time
17.5USD - 20USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
About This Role
What You'll Do
Requirements
Benefits
About This Role
The Teacher Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Teachers and the Director in creating a nurturing and secure environment for the children, while also contributing to the development of a high-quality educational program.
What You'll Do
- Engage children in curricula activities and promote participation.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, well-organized, and fully stocked classroom environment.
- Establish and maintain open communication with parents through regular updates and progress reports.
- Model good hygiene and self-help skills.
- Streamline the daily transition process from home to child care center.
- Adhere to all center policies and state regulations.
- Develop a personal professional growth plan to ensure continuous improvement.
- Implement lesson plans and maintain classroom schedules as directed by the Teacher.
- Promote social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development in each child.
- Evaluate and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
Requirements
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- Ability to work well with others.
- High energy.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Child Care Discount
- Professional Development
