Support Staff

Pro Action’s Head Start Program is accepting applications for  Classroom Support Staff  in our  Cooktown Classroom.

The successful candidate will have direct daily interaction with children and assist with implementing classroom and small group activities. You will work to maintain a clean and safe classroom environment and be involved in the preparation and/or serving of meals and snacks for children. In carrying out all responsibilities, the Classroom Support Staff must adhere to Head Start Performance Standards and New York State Day Care Regulations.

As a Classroom Support Staff, you are a valued member of the classroom team working with young children and building strong relationships with families within the community. 

The Support Staff position is a full-time, 12-month position that is eligible for benefits that include health insurance and a retirement plan with employer contributions, generous paid time off, and several paid holidays.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. You must be willing to complete a comprehensive background check including fingerprints, staff exclusion list, statewide central register are required as well as a current physical with TB test results will be required before working in the classroom. The ideal candidate must have a driver’s license that meets agency standards and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125.

Please apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, completed employment application to: Human Resources, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. 117 E. Steuben St. Bath, NY 14810 or email to: [email protected].

It is the policy of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.