Top 37 Early childhood specialist Jobs in Connecticut

Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. —Danbury, CT
- $16.35 - $17.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Preschool Aid / CDA Specialist
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. —Norwalk, CT
- $16.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Word processing
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Preschool Classroom Aid / CDA Specialist
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. —Danbury, CT
- $16.35 - $16.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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In Home Early Childhood Family Support Specialist
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- From $46,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Psychiatry
- Computer literacy
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Family Support Specialist - Child First
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- From $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Assistant Childcare Professional
ACADEMY OF ART AND LEARNING CHILDCARE LLC —Vernon, CT
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- 1 year
Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, or Activity Specialist (Based on Experience)
Renbrook School —West Hartford, CT
- Email
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Behavior Specialist, MPTN Child Development Center
Thames Valley Council for Community Action —Mashantucket, CT
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
Prevention Program Support Specialist
The Village For Families & Children —Vernon Rockville, CT
- From $43,888 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
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Behavioral Health Specialist
HRA of New Britain Inc —New Britain, CT
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- English
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Curriculum & Marketing Specialist
The Learning Experience - Vernon, CT —Vernon, CT
- $41,500 - $51,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Family Support Specialist
TEAM INC —Ansonia, CT
- $22.48 - $23.18 an hour
- Ability to climb stairs
- Driving
- Children
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Child Development Specialist- Eagle House (Per Diem)
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- From $20.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
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Resource and Referral Specialist -Norwich
STIC —Norwich, CT
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Intervention Specialist - TFS - School Year 2026-2027
LEARN Regional Educational Service Center —Connecticut
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
12d
Family Support Specialist - QPC
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- $44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Family Support Specialist - IICAPS
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- $46,200 - $48,300 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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Family Support Specialist- Foster Care Hartford
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- $43,888 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Office
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Family Support Specialist - Eagle House
The Village For Families & Children —Hartford, CT
- From $46,500 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) Family Support Specialist
HELP for Kids - Exchange Club Center —Stamford, CT
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. -
Danbury, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$16.35 - $17.35 an hour

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Health insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Word processing
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications

Full Job Description

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.

Description:

CDA Specialists work under the direction of an assigned Lead Teacher. The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years).

Summary: The position is responsible for assisting 1-2 classrooms in planning and implementing classroom routines, curriculum, meals, and related activities for pre-school and/or infant toddler children (ages 6 months-5 years). This position serves as the assistant in a classroom of 14 to 20 Head Start /Preschool children and/or 7-8 Infant/Toddler children. This position is chiefly responsible to aid in the core functions of the Head Start program and performs other tasks as needed.

Unit: Early Learning
Immediate Supervisor: Education Services Professional
Classification: Standard / Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part-Time (Hourly)
Status: Non-Exempt
Directly Supervises: None

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Essential Job Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

Works under the supervision of a licensed teacher or assistant teacher to enforce learning for individual students or small groups of students.
Administers, and records achievement and diagnostic tests under the direction of the teacher or assistant teachers for individual students or groups of students.
Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in the handling, operation and care of equipment, including media, and instructional materials.
Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in the supervision of students during emergency drills, assembles, play periods, field trips and in other non-classroom activities.
Assists the teacher or assistant teacher with non-instructional duties such as snack, lunch, toilet and clothing routines.
Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in drill work, large group reading or storytelling.
Alerts the regular teacher or assistant teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
Performs clerical duties as assigned by the teacher or assistant teacher, as needed.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a licensed teacher or assistant teacher.
Participates in professional development training programs, as assigned.
Performs related duties as appropriate for the position.

Knowledge and Abilities to be achieved within 6-months of employment:

Knowledge

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Childhood.
Knowledge of child development and learning styles.
Knowledge of computer data entry processes. Knowledge of family-centered practices.
Knowledge of local resources, customs and languages, preferred.

Abilities

Ability to know and implement the Head Start Performance Standards and requirements and policies of CIFC Early Learning Programs.
Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating and making decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, clients, outside agencies, and the public.
Ability to keep program information confidential.
Ability to carry-out daily functions.
Ability to use program software, use computer for data entry.
Reliable transportation to get self to and from home, office, Head Start sites, and other program locations.
Preferred to posses a valid Driver’s license and have minimum automobile insurance coverage legally required by the state of Connecticut.

Language skills

Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
Ability to speak, read and write English at a level well enough to understand and be understood by others.
Ability to hear an understand all emergency announcements in English.
Ability to write observations and business correspondence.
Ability to read, retain and understand Health & Safety procedures for sanitization, disinfection, and meal-time distribution.
Ability to speak within groups of individuals, such as Parent Conferences and staff meetings.
Bilingual skills helpful (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese)

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate amounts by adding, subtracting and dividing.
Ability to accurate count the number of children in a classroom.
Ability to understand 1:4, 2:8, 1:10, 2:20 child to staff member ratios.

Requirements:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate or a commitment to obtain a CDA within 1 year of employment is required (paid by the employer) is required.
Early Childhood Education Credits are preferred; and/or Associate and/or Bachelor degrees are preferred.
Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Entry level position; previous babysitting or childcare experience is preferred.
Basic computer experience is required (i.e. email, word processing, internet navigation).
Applicants with multiple language capabilities (English, Spanish, and/or Portuguese) are preferred.

Health Requirements:

Recent documentation free of communicable diseases; and
Recent fit for duty examination.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program.

CIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider.

Compensation details: 16.35-17.35 Hourly Wage

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early childhood specialist jobs in connecticut

Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist

Preschool Aid / CDA Specialist

Preschool Classroom Aid / CDA Specialist

In Home Early Childhood Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist - Child First

Assistant Childcare Professional

Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, or Activity Specialist (Based on Experience)

Behavior Specialist, MPTN Child Development Center

Prevention Program Support Specialist

Behavioral Health Specialist

Curriculum & Marketing Specialist

Family Support Specialist

Child Development Specialist- Eagle House (Per Diem)

Resource and Referral Specialist -Norwich

Intervention Specialist - TFS - School Year 2026-2027

Family Support Specialist - QPC

Family Support Specialist - IICAPS

Family Support Specialist- Foster Care Hartford

Family Support Specialist - Eagle House

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Family Support Specialist

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