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Performance Responsibilities: 1. Work under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to meet the individual needs of all students. 2. To provide instructional assistance in selected skill areas. 3. Collect data and implement behavior management program for designated children. 4. Implement Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) plans for students. 5. Provide inclusionary support in classroom. 6. Participate in Professional Development/training as needed. 7. Provide support services and accommodations as recommended by related services personnel, therapist and consultants. 8. Review and implement modifications and accommodations documented in student's IEP. 9. Provide support to students requiring Assistive Technology to access the curriculum. 10. Performs other duties as requested by Building Principal or Director of Special Education. Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines. Environmental Conditions: The occupant is required to work indoors and outdoors. The regular chemical solvents are toners and cleaning fluids.

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description Job Title: Teacher's Aide FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade: Primary Department: SACC Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator Revision Date: 07/31/2024 Leadership Level: Leader The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher's Aide works for the YMCA of Greater Hartford and is responsible for on-site activity leadership, working directly with children. Must enjoy working with children, be a team player, be dependable and possess knowledge of positive behavior management techniques. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the Head Teacher in the preparation and delivery of daily activities by completing assigned tasks. Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y. Actively participate with children in all activities and during play times, ensuring premier quality and innovation. Be responsible for clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials after each activity. Communicate immediately any problems or concerns with the program, staff, children or parents to immediate Supervisor. Maintain confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration. Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect. Attend the minimum number of training hours per year as required by State law and/or accrediting agencies, as approved by supervisor. Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers' expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited to Health Seekers, Members, Participants, Internal Customers, Fellow Staff Members and others. Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works as a team member. All duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years old. Previous experience working with children. Works effectively with children, families and other staff. Able to be certified in Connecticut Child Care, Adult & Child CPR and attain certification within 90 days of employment. Possess good oral communication, written communication, and public speaking skills. Positive enrollment trends. Positive, appropriate interaction with the children in the program and other staff. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Shifts include After School Care (2:00-6:00PM)

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description Job Title: Teacher's Aide FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade: Primary Department: SACC Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator Revision Date: 07/31/2024 Leadership Level: Leader The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher's Aide works for the YMCA of Greater Hartford and is responsible for on-site activity leadership, working directly with children. Must enjoy working with children, be a team player, be dependable and possess knowledge of positive behavior management techniques. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the Head Teacher in the preparation and delivery of daily activities by completing assigned tasks. Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y. Actively participate with children in all activities and during play times, ensuring premier quality and innovation. Be responsible for clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials after each activity. Communicate immediately any problems or concerns with the program, staff, children or parents to immediate Supervisor. Maintain confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration. Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect. Attend the minimum number of training hours per year as required by State law and/or accrediting agencies, as approved by supervisor. Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers' expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited to Health Seekers, Members, Participants, Internal Customers, Fellow Staff Members and others. Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works as a team member. All duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years old. Previous experience working with children. Works effectively with children, families and other staff. Able to be certified in Connecticut Child Care, Adult & Child CPR and attain certification within 90 days of employment. Possess good oral communication, written communication, and public speaking skills. Positive enrollment trends. Positive, appropriate interaction with the children in the program and other staff. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Need morning availability (7:00AM-8:45AM).

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR Teacher Aide (PACES Autism Program) that Follows the School Calendar and the Extended School Year (Summer Program) For ASL interpretation please click here. CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED REV: 9/17/2025 POST: 9/17/2025 The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners. ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone. Department: Education Supervisor: Coordinator of Student Support Services Description: 11 months - Benefits eligible Union Status: Collective Bargaining (union) Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm SCOPE OF DUTIES Summary: Under the supervision of the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or the Coordinator of Student Support Services, the Teacher Aide (PACES Autism Program) is responsible for the supervision of children and adolescents during school and/or out-of-school hours and the assumption of other responsibilities as designated by the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or Student Support Services Coordinator. PRIMARY DUTIES Responsible for the supervision of emotionally/behaviorally disordered deaf and hard of hearing children and youth during in or out-of-school hours, including meals. Planning and carrying out activities designed to promote personal and social growth. Responsible for encouraging students to maintain good personal hygiene and attire, including bathing and feeding. Assist students with mobility. Encourage students to engage in extra-curricular activities. Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS). Participation in planning and staff conferences with academic and residential staff. Participation in staff training and in-service activities, including Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) workshops. Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular and frequent basis. Responsible for reports and daily logs. Works cooperatively with all teachers, residential staff and other support staff. Other related duties as assigned. Will be responsible to work the Extended School Year (ESY) program yearly as part of the regular work schedule. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ability to work in a collaborative team setting. Ability to anticipate potential issues and re-direct or de-escalate behavior. Demonstrates good judgment and dependability. Proficient with writing reports Ability to resolve conflict Ability to manage crisis situations Demonstrates high levels of patience, empathy, and respect. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity and embeds that knowledge into practice Proficiency in American Sign Language highly desired; interest in learning ASL required. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Non-exempt, 11-month position Salary based on guidelines of the Union Pay Scale Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service, not applicable for re-hires. ASD is ALL ways able. Should you require accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department. The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

/PURPOSE Under the Supervision of the Site Manager and daily direction from the Site Coordinator and Lead Teacher responsible for assisting Lead and Assistant Teacher in overall classroom and playground operations, implementing a developmentally appropriate program and providing a high quality of education and care for students. Float to various classrooms providing coverage as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Assist the Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Supervise the children at all times to ensure their welfare, health and safety. Greet and address each child by name; treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect. Interact, engage and assist children at all times to provide a nurturing learning environment. Assist the site in multiple capacities: kitchen support, classroom support, office support as directed by the Site Manager, Site Coordinator and/or Lead Teacher. Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire and lock down drills. Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program. Take daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP. Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times. Maintain classroom and storage materials in a neat, orderly and safe manner. Perform general housekeeping tasks i.e. floors, tables cabinets, toys, counters, shelves, staff kitchen/lounge, cots and cubbies etc. Required to attend staff meetings, departmental special events (day, evening and/or weekends) workshops, conferences or in-services as directed by the Site Manager. Displays and upholds Easterseals core values of collaboration, respect, caring, excellence and accountability. Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie. Perform other duties as required. JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES Infant, toddler and preschool development. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards. Warm and nurturing demeanor. Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English) / (Albanian/English). Work in all infant/toddler and preschool classrooms, possibly work with children with communicable diseases and varying abilities. Use knowledge of child development to assess and plan for individual children. Personal qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Approachable to children and adults of all socioeconomic levels in a professional manner. Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal directions without constant supervision. This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties. EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent required, current college-level coursework strongly preferred. Annually must complete and record staff development hours equal to one (1) percent of hired annual hours (for example, a forty (40) hour a week employee must complete twenty (20) hours a year). EXPERIENCE A minimum of 6 months working with young children strongly preferred. Easterseals is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa. Flexible schedule, between 6:45am-5:15pm, Monday-Friday Fulltime, 40 hours weekly

Full-time Description Reports to Assigned Teacher Instructional Responsibilities Assist the Teacher in arranging the learning environment and preparing for activities. Ensure children's understanding of rules and routines through modeling of expectations. Engage with children in a variety of ways including, conversations, reading, and playing. Assist Teacher with the implementation of lesson plans. Work with individual or small groups of children, as directed by Teacher. Classroom Management Responsibilities Assist the Teacher with sight and sound supervision of children during all aspects of the program, including but not limited to: classroom activities, emergency drills, restrooms, hallway/transitions and outdoor play. Assist children with clothing, handwashing, feeding, toileting, and diapering if necessary. Assist with set-up and clean-up of meals and other clean-up duties, as assigned. Take part in all classroom meals and snacks with children, following CHILD, Inc. procedures and philosophy. Assist in ensuring health and safety of children by following established practices and procedures. Maintain the environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner. Guide children's behavior using positive strategies consistent with teacher expectations. Professional Responsibilities Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with RI and agency Child Abuse and Neglect reporting procedures. Demonstrate punctuality, flexibility, and dependable attendance. Participate in professional development and in-service training. Commit to taking 15 CHILD, Inc approved college credits at CCRI. Follow the policies and procedures of CHILD, Inc. and Head Start Performance Standards. Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior. Assume responsibility in alternate classrooms as assigned. Demonstrate ability to use sound judgement and initiative to act independently. Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with children, families, and other staff. Respect the confidentiality of information regarding students, and be discreet in dealing with parents and other staff. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. CHILD, Inc. provides all full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employee only health coverage for as low as $1.00 per pay period. Family coverage is available but requires a higher contribution. Employer paid dental coverage for employee only. Family coverage is available but requires a contribution. Vision Plan. Employer Paid Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance 403(b) Savings Plan + Discretionary Group Retirement Annuity Plan Dependent Care & Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts Additional Voluntary Benefits 15 days Paid Time Off 14 paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Possible eligibility for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for Child Care Staff Pilot program through RIDHS. Requirements High School Diploma or GED Interested in working with children three to five years of age Preference given to Kent County Residents Preference given to low-income family member/guardian of children in the program Salary Description $18.00 per hour

Position Title Teacher Assistant Department Children's Program -Group Pay Type Non Exempt Appointment Type (A) Continuing Part-Time Hours Per Week 35 Number of weeks 48 weeks per year other - # of weeks 48 Benefits Eligible Full Benefits Geographical Regional Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement Yes Work Schedule Job Description General Scope of Duties Provide support to the classroom teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment. Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher and assists in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas. General Duties and Responsibilities 1. Duties in relationship to individual children or in groups * Help teacher in curriculum implementation of educational program * Help with daily record keeping and appropriate reporting * Help teacher evaluate children as appropriate * Help teacher with case management * Help teacher in planning future placements * Maintain safe and organized physical environment for children * Help in data collection for research projects as required 2. Duties in relationship to other staff * Assist in daily set-up of classroom * Aid in implementing the programs of the professional specialists * Communicate effectively with team members * Maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator and teachers * Attend staff meetings when appropriate * Maintain positive professional work environment * Attend in-service meetings as appropriate 3. Duties in relationship to parents * Maintain informal contact with parents * Participate in parent social and educational function with other staff, conduct home visits when appropriate * Discuss child's program with parent and teacher when appropriate * Participate in formal parent conferences when required by teacher 4. Duties in relationship to college students * Help teacher in guiding college student classroom participation when appropriate Education and Skills * High school degree required. Within four months of hire, the selected candidate must be designated as eligible to have unsupervised access to children in a child care center by the CT Commissioner of Early Childhood. * One year working with preschool age children necessary Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Strength and Handling: * Lifting: (Must specify maximum weight and frequency, e.g., "Lifting up to 25 lbs frequently.") * Carrying: (Must specify maximum weight and frequency.) * Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force to move objects or operate controls. * Fine Manipulation: Use of hands/fingers for tasks (e.g., keyboarding, grasping). Movement and Posture: * Standing * Walking * Sitting * Bending/Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward at the waist. * Kneeling: Resting on knees. * Reaching: Extending arms and hands in any direction (Specify: Overhead/Below Shoulder). Sensory and Communication: * Close Visual Acuity: Required for reading, computer work, and inspection. * Hearing: Required to distinguish speech and alarms. * Speaking/Talking: Required for communication and conveying instructions. Driving Required No Salary Range $17.33 Note Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate's experience, education, and the institution's pay structure to ensure internal equity. Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical. Posting Detail Information Open Date 11/13/2025 Applications accepted through Open Until Filled Yes

Paraprofessionals provide assistance to teachers and other school personnel in the delivery of quality education and support services for students in an array of classroom settings. Examples of support services and educational settings include, but are not limited to life skills, developmental classrooms, social, emotional and behavioral support, autism, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays and medical care. This position is responsible for providing instructional assistance, classroom support and implementation of effective classroom strategies and procedures under the direction of classroom teachers and/or other school personnel. A high level of professionalism and ethical behavior is expected consistent with the job duties and responsibilities of a paraprofessional. COMPENSATION: $24,611.52 - $40,688.39, commensurate with experience

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, “Moving Forward Together,” builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well-being. Many successes contributed to Holyoke's return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include: The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent, an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years Meaningful, applied learning opportunities for high school students, including theme-based academies, career vocational technical education programming, work-based learning, and advanced coursework A comprehensive approach to early literacy that includes strong core instruction and one-on-one tutoring, contributing to more students reading at grade level A thriving dual language English/Spanish program, where nearly 900 students are on their path to becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural More than one-third of Holyoke teachers identify as people of color, a 19-point increase over 10 years. Many partnership programs support staff to earn licensure or additional certification. Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us, our recent accomplishments, and our commitment to equity. - PERSPECTIVA GENERAL DEL DISTRITO Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público que cuenta con 11 escuelas de prekínder a 12.° grado y acoge a casi 4 800 estudiantes, de los cuales el 80 % se identifica como latino o latina. Empleamos a casi 1 300 personas que, en conjunto, educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes altamente diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que creen firmemente que todos los niños pueden aprender y aprenderán, y que se esfuerzan diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento, apoyo y pertenencia. El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke , “Avanzando Juntos”, se basa en nuestras fortalezas previas y, al mismo tiempo, sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje estudiantil a través de una nueva perspectiva sobre cómo enseñamos, cómo trabajamos en colaboración y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes. Existen numerosos logros que permitieron a Holyoke recuperar el control local después de 10 años de administración judicial. Entre estos logros se encuentran: La tasa de graduación más alta registrada, del 77.1 %, lo que representa un aumento de más de 15 puntos porcentuales en 10 años Oportunidades significativas de aprendizaje práctico para estudiantes de secundaria, que incluyen academias temáticas, programas de educación técnica y vocacional, aprendizaje basado en el trabajo y cursos avanzados Un enfoque integral de la alfabetización temprana que combina una sólida instrucción básica con tutorías individuales, lo cual ha contribuido a que más estudiantes lean a nivel de grado Un próspero programa bilingüe de inglés/español, en el que casi 900 estudiantes avanzan hacia el bilingüismo, la biliteracidad, y la biculturalidad. Más de un tercio de los maestros de Holyoke se identifican como personas de etnicidad diversa, lo que representa un aumento de 19 puntos porcentuales en 10 años. Diversas colaboraciones con programas que han contribuido a que miembros del personal obtengan sus certificaciones o credenciales adicionales. Visite el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke para obtener más información sobre nuestra comunidad, nuestros logros recientes y nuestro compromiso con la equidad. Job description: Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interest, and abilities. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Helps student master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips. Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date. Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students. Assists students in the library or media center. Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher. Collects and records collection of money. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned. The classroom teacher should handle serious discipline problems. Paraprofessionals should not administer corporal punishment. The work hours for a paraprofessional will be the same as for teachers. Paraprofessionals will report on days students are present. Qualifications: Associates Degree or higher; Or Highly qualified under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Training or experience working with special needs students preferred.

Lunch/Recess paraprofessional at Chestnut Hill Community School. is for 2. 5 hours per day. Salary as per paraprofessionals' contract.

Kindergarten Paraprofessional JobID: 2347 Pupil Services/Paraprofessional Date Available: 01/19/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide We welcome you to apply on our website! ********************** Killingworth Elementary School (Killingworth, CT) is in search of an individual to serve as a kindergarten paraprofessional. Ideal candidates are eager to: * work with and support young children * take direction from the classroom teacher * be a team player * monitor sudents during lunch or recess * work with small groups in the classroom (with lessons provided by the teacher) * support student focus on instruction * model social skills and reinforce behavior expectations * assist the teacher with classroom preparation

Join our team as a Substitute Teacher and be a crucial part of our school's educational mission. When regular teachers are absent, you will step in to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of the daily educational program. This role not only allows you to refine your teaching skills but also provides a unique opportunity to create a positive and enriching learning environment for students. Become an invaluable member of our school community as you contribute to the growth and success of our students. This position offers a flexible schedule and an opportunity to contribute to the education and development of students in a meaningful way. If you are passionate about teaching and enjoy working with young learners, we encourage you to apply for the role of Substitute Teacher in our district. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or Higher Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing) Responsibilities: Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration Perform additional duties as directed by school administration Seize this opportunity before it's gone - apply today and join our team!

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description Job Title: Teacher's Aide FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade: Primary Department: SACC Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator We are looking for candidates who meets the following requirements: - Can work split shift Monday - Friday: 7:00am-8:30am and 2:30pm-6:00pm - Can work in Avon or East Granby The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher's Aide works for the YMCA of Greater Hartford and is responsible for on-site activity leadership, working directly with children. Must enjoy working with children, be a team player, be dependable and possess knowledge of positive behavior management techniques. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the Head Teacher in the preparation and delivery of daily activities by completing assigned tasks. Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y. Actively participate with children in all activities and during play times, ensuring premier quality and innovation. Be responsible for clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials after each activity. Communicate immediately any problems or concerns with the program, staff, children or parents to immediate Supervisor. Maintain confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration. Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect. Attend the minimum number of training hours per year as required by State law and/or accrediting agencies, as approved by supervisor. Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers' expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited to Health Seekers, Members, Participants, Internal Customers, Fellow Staff Members and others. Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works as a team member. All duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years old. Previous experience working with children. Works effectively with children, families and other staff. Able to be certified in Connecticut Child Care, Adult & Child CPR and attain certification within 90 days of employment. Possess good oral communication, written communication, and public speaking skills. Positive enrollment trends. Positive, appropriate interaction with the children in the program and other staff. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description Job Title: Teacher's Aide FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade: Primary Department: SACC Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator Revision Date: 07/31/2024 Leadership Level: Leader The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher's Aide works for the YMCA of Greater Hartford and is responsible for on-site activity leadership, working directly with children. Must enjoy working with children, be a team player, be dependable and possess knowledge of positive behavior management techniques. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the Head Teacher in the preparation and delivery of daily activities by completing assigned tasks. Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y. Actively participate with children in all activities and during play times, ensuring premier quality and innovation. Be responsible for clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials after each activity. Communicate immediately any problems or concerns with the program, staff, children or parents to immediate Supervisor. Maintain confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration. Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect. Attend the minimum number of training hours per year as required by State law and/or accrediting agencies, as approved by supervisor. Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers' expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited to Health Seekers, Members, Participants, Internal Customers, Fellow Staff Members and others. Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works as a team member. All duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years old. Previous experience working with children. Works effectively with children, families and other staff. Able to be certified in Connecticut Child Care, Adult & Child CPR and attain certification within 90 days of employment. Possess good oral communication, written communication, and public speaking skills. Positive enrollment trends. Positive, appropriate interaction with the children in the program and other staff. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

/PURPOSE Under the Supervision of the Site Manager and daily direction from the Site Coordinator and Lead Teacher responsible for assisting Lead and Assistant Teacher in overall classroom and playground operations, implementing a developmentally appropriate program and providing a high quality of education and care for students. Float to various classrooms providing coverage as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Assist the Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Supervise the children at all times to ensure their welfare, health and safety. Greet and address each child by name; treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect. Interact, engage and assist children at all times to provide a nurturing learning environment. Assist the site in multiple capacities: kitchen support, classroom support, office support as directed by the Site Manager, Site Coordinator and/or Lead Teacher. Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire and lock down drills. Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program. Take daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP. Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times. Maintain classroom and storage materials in a neat, orderly and safe manner. Perform general housekeeping tasks i.e. floors, tables cabinets, toys, counters, shelves, staff kitchen/lounge, cots and cubbies etc. Required to attend staff meetings, departmental special events (day, evening and/or weekends) workshops, conferences or in-services as directed by the Site Manager. Displays and upholds Easterseals core values of collaboration, respect, caring, excellence and accountability. Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie. Perform other duties as required. JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES Infant, toddler and preschool development. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards. Warm and nurturing demeanor. Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English) / (Albanian/English). Work in all infant/toddler and preschool classrooms, possibly work with children with communicable diseases and varying abilities. Use knowledge of child development to assess and plan for individual children. Personal qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Approachable to children and adults of all socioeconomic levels in a professional manner. Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal directions without constant supervision. This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties. EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent required, current college-level coursework strongly preferred. Annually must complete and record staff development hours equal to one (1) percent of hired annual hours (for example, a forty (40) hour a week employee must complete twenty (20) hours a year). EXPERIENCE A minimum of 6 months working with young children strongly preferred. Easterseals is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa. Flexible schedule, between the hours of 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 4,800 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well-being. Many successes contributed to Holyoke's return to local governance after 10 years in state receivership. These include: * The highest graduation rate on record of 77.1 percent, an increase of more than 15-points over 10 years * Meaningful, applied learning opportunities for high school students, including theme-based academies, career vocational technical education programming, work-based learning, and advanced coursework * A comprehensive approach to early literacy that includes strong core instruction and one-on-one tutoring, contributing to more students reading at grade level * A thriving dual language English/Spanish program, where nearly 900 students are on their path to becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural * More than one-third of Holyoke teachers identify as people of color, a 19-point increase over 10 years. Many partnership programs support staff to earn licensure or additional certification. Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us, our recent accomplishments, and our commitment to equity. * PERSPECTIVA GENERAL DEL DISTRITO Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público que cuenta con 11 escuelas de prekínder a 12.° grado y acoge a casi 4 800 estudiantes, de los cuales el 80 % se identifica como latino o latina. Empleamos a casi 1 300 personas que, en conjunto, educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes altamente diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que creen firmemente que todos los niños pueden aprender y aprenderán, y que se esfuerzan diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento, apoyo y pertenencia. El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke , "Avanzando Juntos", se basa en nuestras fortalezas previas y, al mismo tiempo, sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje estudiantil a través de una nueva perspectiva sobre cómo enseñamos, cómo trabajamos en colaboración y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes. Existen numerosos logros que permitieron a Holyoke recuperar el control local después de 10 años de administración judicial. Entre estos logros se encuentran: * La tasa de graduación más alta registrada, del 77.1 %, lo que representa un aumento de más de 15 puntos porcentuales en 10 años * Oportunidades significativas de aprendizaje práctico para estudiantes de secundaria, que incluyen academias temáticas, programas de educación técnica y vocacional, aprendizaje basado en el trabajo y cursos avanzados * Un enfoque integral de la alfabetización temprana que combina una sólida instrucción básica con tutorías individuales, lo cual ha contribuido a que más estudiantes lean a nivel de grado * Un próspero programa bilingüe de inglés/español, en el que casi 900 estudiantes avanzan hacia el bilingüismo, la biliteracidad, y la biculturalidad. * Más de un tercio de los maestros de Holyoke se identifican como personas de etnicidad diversa, lo que representa un aumento de 19 puntos porcentuales en 10 años. Diversas colaboraciones con programas que han contribuido a que miembros del personal obtengan sus certificaciones o credenciales adicionales. Visite el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke para obtener más información sobre nuestra comunidad, nuestros logros recientes y nuestro compromiso con la equidad. Job description: * Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students. * Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. * Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interest, and abilities. * Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. * Helps student master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher. * Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction. * Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher. * Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips. * Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date. * Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students. * Assists students in the library or media center. * Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher. * Collects and records collection of money. * Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. * Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers. * Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned. * The classroom teacher should handle serious discipline problems. * Paraprofessionals should not administer corporal punishment. * The work hours for a paraprofessional will be the same as for teachers. * Paraprofessionals will report on days students are present. Qualifications: * Associates Degree or higher; Or Highly qualified under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). * Training or experience working with special needs students preferred.

Join our team as a Substitute Teacher and be a crucial part of our school's educational mission. When regular teachers are absent, you will step in to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of the daily educational program. This role not only allows you to refine your teaching skills but also provides a unique opportunity to create a positive and enriching learning environment for students. Become an invaluable member of our school community as you contribute to the growth and success of our students. This position offers a flexible schedule and an opportunity to contribute to the education and development of students in a meaningful way. If you are passionate about teaching and enjoy working with young learners, we encourage you to apply for the role of Substitute Teacher in our district. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or Higher Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing) Responsibilities: Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration Perform additional duties as directed by school administration Seize this opportunity before it's gone - apply today and join our team!

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description Job Title: Teacher's Aide FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade: Primary Department: SACC Reports to: Child Development Director or Childcare Coordinator Revision Date: 07/31/2024 Leadership Level: Leader The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher's Aide works for the YMCA of Greater Hartford and is responsible for on-site activity leadership, working directly with children. Must enjoy working with children, be a team player, be dependable and possess knowledge of positive behavior management techniques. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the Head Teacher in the preparation and delivery of daily activities by completing assigned tasks. Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y. Actively participate with children in all activities and during play times, ensuring premier quality and innovation. Be responsible for clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials after each activity. Communicate immediately any problems or concerns with the program, staff, children or parents to immediate Supervisor. Maintain confidentiality of information provided by parents, staff and administration. Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect. Attend the minimum number of training hours per year as required by State law and/or accrediting agencies, as approved by supervisor. Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers' expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, host agencies, and staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited to Health Seekers, Members, Participants, Internal Customers, Fellow Staff Members and others. Treats everyone with courtesy, respect, and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works as a team member. All duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified Candidate must be at least 16 years old. Previous experience working with children. Works effectively with children, families and other staff. Able to be certified in Connecticut Child Care, Adult & Child CPR and attain certification within 90 days of employment. Possess good oral communication, written communication, and public speaking skills. Positive enrollment trends. Positive, appropriate interaction with the children in the program and other staff. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role is 3-6PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 11AM-6PM on Wednesdays.

/PURPOSE Under the Supervision of the Site Manager and daily direction from the Site Coordinator and Lead Teacher responsible for assisting Lead and Assistant Teacher in overall classroom and playground operations, implementing a developmentally appropriate program and providing a high quality of education and care for students. Float to various classrooms providing coverage as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.Assist the Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.Supervise the children at all times to ensure their welfare, health and safety.Greet and address each child by name; treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect.Interact, engage and assist children at all times to provide a nurturing learning environment.Assist the site in multiple capacities: kitchen support, classroom support, office support as directed by the Site Manager, Site Coordinator and/or Lead Teacher. Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire and lock down drills.Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program. Take daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP.Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times.Maintain classroom and storage materials in a neat, orderly and safe manner. Perform general housekeeping tasks i.e. floors, tables cabinets, toys, counters, shelves, staff kitchen/lounge, cots and cubbies etc.Required to attend staff meetings, departmental special events (day, evening and/or weekends) workshops, conferences or in-services as directed by the Site Manager.Displays and upholds Easterseals core values of collaboration, respect, caring, excellence and accountability. Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.Perform other duties as required. JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES Infant, toddler and preschool development. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards. Warm and nurturing demeanor.Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English) / (Albanian/English).Work in all infant/toddler and preschool classrooms, possibly work with children with communicable diseases and varying abilities.Use knowledge of child development to assess and plan for individual children.Personal qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Approachable to children and adults of all socioeconomic levels in a professional manner.Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal directions without constant supervision.This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties. EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent required, current college-level coursework strongly preferred. Annually must complete and record staff development hours equal to one (1) percent of hired annual hours (for example, a forty (40) hour a week employee must complete twenty (20) hours a year). EXPERIENCE A minimum of 6 months working with young children strongly preferred. Easterseals is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa.