Top 302 Teaching assistant Jobs in Danbury Ct

Pre-K Teacher
The Goddard School —Brookfield, CT
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Experienced Early Child Education Teacher's Assistant/Co Teacher
Little Munchkin Day Care -Sherman CT (Local Candidates Only) —Sherman, CT
- $16.35 - $20.00 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Classroom
- Working with individuals with disabilities
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ESS Substitute Paraprofessional
ESS Education —Brookfield, CT
- $110.11 a day
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Flexible schedule
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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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Montessori Assistant Teacher
Thistlewaithe Learning Center —South Salem, NY
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
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Child Care Assistant Teacher
BrightPath Kids USA —Newtown, CT
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Child Care Assistant Teacher
BrightPath Kids USA —Redding, CT
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Teacher
Ridgefield Academy —Ridgefield, CT
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Ridgefield Academy —Ridgefield, CT
- Extended hours
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Preschool Assistant Teacher
The Regional YMCA Of Western Connecticut —Bethel, CT
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Preschool
- First Aid Certification
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Assistant Teacher (PreK)
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC —Danbury, CT
- $17.35 - $20.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Paraprofessional Pathways Applicants
Danbury Public Schools —Danbury, CT
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Applied behavior analysis
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Anticipated 2026-2027 Educational Aide Paraprofessional (Instructional)
West Clermont School District —Bethel, CT
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Working with individuals with disabilities
Child Care support staff
Little People Learning Center —Danbury, CT
- $17 - $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- First Aid Certification
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Seasonal Teacher
Country Kids Child Care —Brookfield, CT
- $17 - $22 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Classroom
- Entry level
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
Merryhill Child Care Center, Inc. —Newtown, CT
- $16.94 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Classroom experience
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Elementary SRBI Paraeducator
Danbury Public Schools —Danbury, CT
- $20 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Instructional Special Education Paraeducator
Ridgefield Public Schools —Ridgefield, CT
- $21.69 an hour
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Entry level
4h
Preschool Classroom Aid / CDA Specialist
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC —Danbury, CT
- $16.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Instructional Special Education Paraeducator (11 months)
Ridgefield Public Schools —Ridgefield, CT
- $21.69 an hour
- Public school
- Middle school
- Entry level

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Pre-K Teacher

The Goddard School -
Brookfield, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$19 - $21 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Student supervision
Hygiene practices (early childhood general education)
Classroom active supervision
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Toileting assistance
Family collaboration in education
Faculty collaboration
Safety regulations
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree
Diaper changing
Child safety supervision
Child emergency evacuation
Working with families
School policy and procedure enforcement
Safety standard operating procedures
Associate's degree
Child Development Associate Certification
Teaching
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Overview

A lead teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

General Qualifications

A lead teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and the following qualifications:

the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;
the ability to interact closely with children at their level;
the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;
the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);
the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies;
the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;
the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and
the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following:

A current physical examination by a physician
An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of lead teacher must meet of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.
Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

A lead teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

· Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

· Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom

· Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair

· Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)

· Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

· Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

· Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately

· Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present

· Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities

· Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures

Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence

· Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child

· Create a multi-cultural learning environment

· Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning

· Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning

· Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty

· Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children

· Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing

· Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks

· Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities

· Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play

· Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans

Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance

· Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy

· Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills

· Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security

· Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling

· Respect cultural and ethnic diversity

Establish positive and effective family relations

· Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty

· Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences

· Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences

· Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child

· Maintain a portfolio for each child

· Maintain the classroom Parent Board

Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs

· Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities

· Build teamwork

· Develop lesson plans

· Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

· Perform child observations and document in their portfolios

· Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress)

Maintain professional commitment

· Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives

· Support a code of ethical conduct

· Pursue professional development/continuing education

· Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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teaching assistant jobs in danbury ct

Pre-K Teacher

Experienced Early Child Education Teacher's Assistant/Co Teacher

ESS Substitute Paraprofessional

Preschool Classroom Aid / CDA Specialist

Montessori Assistant Teacher

Child Care Assistant Teacher

Child Care Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher (PreK)

Paraprofessional Pathways Applicants

Anticipated 2026-2027 Educational Aide Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Child Care support staff

Seasonal Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant

Elementary SRBI Paraeducator

Instructional Special Education Paraeducator

Preschool Classroom Aid / CDA Specialist

Instructional Special Education Paraeducator (11 months)

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