Overview Location: The Right Place Early Learning Center (Hartford, CT) FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8.5 hours per day (includes a 1/2 hour unpaid meal break) Scope & Purpose of Position: To assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a stimulating program of activities that contribute to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of young children. Learn more about The Right Place at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/empower-youth/ Responsibilities + Actively participate in all required meetings, including but not limited to orientation, team meetings, parent groups, and training sessions. + Adhere to all classroom procedures without the Lead/Head Teacher. + Assist in classroom management and administer children’s activities. This includes engaging in ongoing teacher-parent meetings and assisting with center, department, and agency tasks and activities. + Assist with all paperwork that may arise in the classroom, including but not limited to attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes. + Assist with planning and implementing curricula that address children's individual and group needs. + Contribute to agency cohesiveness by maintaining collaborative and team-oriented relationships. + Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs. + Maintain appropriate business attire, manners, and environment reflective of professional standards. + Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, including cleanliness, organization, minor repairs, and health and safety components. + Observe and record physical and behavioral observations of children daily and assist with progress reports and goals. + Provides cooperation and assistance in obtaining and maintaining NAEYC accreditation standards. + Responsible for understanding personnel policies and procedures outlined in the staff and agency handbooks. Qualifications + Must develop a positive relationship and communicate effectively with young children and their families. + Must be 18 years or older. + Must complete KeepSAfe and all other training requirements upon hire. + Must hold a current certificate in CPR and First Aid. + Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and a Child Development Credential (CDA). Candidates without a CDA must have experience working with young children and their families and an approved educational plan to attain a CDA or higher within an established period. T he Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including... + Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles + Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service) + Telehealth/online doctor visits + $20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee) + Voluntary life insurance + Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee) + Long-term disability coverage + Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance) + Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care + 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan + Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave + Eligibility for the federal government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program + Most importantly – a job with a great purpose! Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Job LocationsUS-CT-Hartford Job ID 2025-14291 Category Youth Work Compensation Min USD $16.35/Hr. Compensation Max USD $17.50/Hr. Type Regular Full-Time