EHS CDA Specialist
Company: Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.
Location: Danbury
Posted on: June 1, 2025
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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 LearningImmediate Supervisor:
Education Services ProfessionalClassification: Standard / Full Time
(1.0 FTE) or Part-Time (Hourly)Status: Non-ExemptDirectly
Supervises:
None______________________________________________________________________________________________________________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:KnowledgeKnowledge 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.AbilitiesAbility 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
skillsAbility 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 SkillsAbility 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.Reasoning SkillsAbility to
interpret an follow varieties of instructionsAbility to maintain
strict confidentiality at all timesAbility to summarize conclusions
and instructions, then make decisions using sound judgmentAbility
to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid
conclusions.Other Skills and AbilitiesBasic Computer SkillsAbility
to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with staff,
parents, management, and the publicAbility to project
professionalism in conducting daily activitiesSUPERVISION: Works
under the direction of the classroom Lead Teacher, and under the
supervision of the Education Services Professional or Designee.
Supervision is received through personal conferences, general
observation of work in progress and periodic review by supervisor
or designee.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics
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 provided to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Work areas are inside a climate-controlled environment
with moderate background noise.May be exposed to bodily fluids,
cleaning supplies, and bloodborne pathogens found in general early
childhood education environments.70% inside, 30% outside the
Center. Weather appropriate attire is expected for staff to meet
outdoor program requirements.All CIFC Early Learning facilities are
smoke-free environments.JOB SPECIFIC PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit
or stand for long periods of time, talk, hear, write, reach to the
top of a five drawer filing cabinet and lift children weighing 40
pounds, 20 times a day if needed. Duties also require standing,
sitting, stooping, and walking.EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, printer,
calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, scanner, and Microsoft
suite, Creative Curriculum, approved cleaning supplies, PPE,
electronic student and education software, child appropriate
classroom supplies.COMPLIANCE: This position requires compliance
with CIFC Early Learning Program's written standards, including its
Compliance Program and all organizational policies and procedures
("Written Standards"). Such compliance will be considered as part
of the employee's regular performance evaluation. Failure to comply
with CIFC Early Learning Program's Written Standards, which may
include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially
violates legal or compliance requirements or CIFC Early Learning
Program's Written Standards or Head Start's Performance standards
will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and
including possible termination, in accordance with the CIFC
Compliance Policy & Plan and the CIFC Employee
Manual.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 (i.e. TB and COVID); andRecent 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.PI2ef3f27f9e14-25660-37552525
Keywords: Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc., Brentwood , EHS CDA Specialist, Other , Danbury, New York
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