TEACHER'S AIDE - FULL TIME

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Closing Date: Open Continuously Until Filled

35 Hours per week

Rate of Pay: $21.25/hour (effective 10/1/2026)

BENEFITS: High-deductible health & dental insurance with employer
contribution to H.S.A; Pension; Life insurance; Cafeteria Plan;
Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday and Personal time.

TOWN OF ENFIELD

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - ENFIELD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

TEACHER'S AIDE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Duties involve the assisting of head teachers, teachers and with

routine Child Care Program activities in accordance with prescribed rules and procedures of the Child Care

Program. May be required to specialize in a certain area of learning.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to ECDC Administration and Teacher.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular and punctual attendance; Works collaboratively with classroom

staff to provide a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children aged 8

weeks through age 12. Assists with daily classroom routines including, rest time, meals, toileting, transitions

and outdoor play while supporting children’s social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Provides active supervision of children and uses positive guidance strategies to support their behavior and

success in the classroom. Helps prepare and maintain classroom materials, learning centers, and

documentation including observations and screenings. Communicates professionally with families, staff and

administration and assumes classroom responsibilities in the absence of the teacher; performs related work

as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Other duties as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, crouch, reach

with hands and arms, stand walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. Is

frequently required to hear or talk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this

job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or airborne particles.

Must be able to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge in addition to procedures or instructions

provided. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Some knowledge in the teaching and training of children aged

8 weeks through age 12; ability to maintain records; ability to maintain orderly conduct; ability to

communicate with children. Required to take 18 hours of professional development courses for full-time

aides and 9 hours for part-time aides to meet state guidelines.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience working

with children preferred but not required. Interest in early childhood education and willingness to learn and

participate in required trainings are essential. Must meet applicable state licensing requirements and

support program standards, including those related to accreditation.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this

position.

Adopted: June 15, 2026.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to

persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities

Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please

contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F