Head Start Teacher Aide I or II

JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide I / II
PROGRAM: Head Start
CLASSIFICATION: Academic Part-time Non-Exempt
POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2
SALARY: Grade 1 is $15.92 Per Hour Grade 2 is $16.25 Per Hour
JOB HOURS: 20 hours per week – (Daytime hours may vary to ensure appropriate coverage of classroom and bus. Occasional evening hours.)
JOB LOCATION: Head Start Center – Carthage NY (M-T 12:00pm-5:00pm)

JOB SUMMARY: The 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 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
For Position Grade 1: GED or high school diploma with a plan to complete preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.
For Position Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education; or a GED/high school diploma with a current preschool CDA.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
SKILLS:
• Basic knowledge of child development and the ability to work with young children
• Supportive and non-judgmental in working with families
• Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
• Ability to observe and record behaviors of children
• Work as a team and cooperate with all staff 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 Policy Council approval, satisfactory medical exam and TB test; clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Office of Children & Family Services at time of hire. Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. CAPC is a Substance-Free workplace. CAPC conducts random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer months.
TO APPLY: Submit In-House Transfer Form with an updated resume or CAPC application form by 5pm on to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, Fax 315-785-0892 or email [email protected].
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