Head Start Teacher Aide Float I or II

JOB TITLE: Float Teacher Aide 1 or 2 (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)

PROGRAM: Head Start

CLASSIFICATION: Academic Full-time Non-Exempt

POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2

SALARY: Grade 1 is $16.48 Per Hour / Grade 2 is $16.82 Per Hour

JOB HOURS: 30 hours per week

JOB LOCATION: Head Start Center, Watertown NY

JOB SUMMARY:

The Float Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children; assisting with mealtimes, and participating in classroom preparation and cleanup. The Float Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day-to-day operations within the classroom; and serves as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs. The Float Teacher Aide will help with coverage in classrooms throughout the Watertown and Sacred Heart Centers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

For Position Grade 1: High school diploma/GED with a plan to complete preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.

For Position Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required. EXPERIENCE: Experience working with preschool children preferred.

SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of child development
• Ability to work with young children
• Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
• Ability to observe and record behaviors of children
• Work as a team to provide quality programming for children and families
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records
• Serve as an advocate for children and their families
• Carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards

OTHER: Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test, clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register, NYS Office of Children & Family Services and the NYS Criminal Justice Center at the time of hire.

BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefit Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, unemployment benefits during the summer months.

TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, employment application form, college transcript and/or CDA credential, and In-House Transfer Form to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, Fax 315-785-0892 or email [email protected]. Application/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Application form available at