Classroom Aide

Volunteers of America - Upstate New York•Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Volunteers of America Upstate New York's Children's Center services provides educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness for children 6 weeks through 12 years old. The center serves more than 500 children and families on an annual basis and provides additional support services such as a full-time Registered Nurse, family development services, on-going parent training, full-day care, and disability supports for children with special needs. Looking to start, or advance, your career in early childhood education? Volunteers of America Upstate New York Children's Center provides educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness. As a Classroom Aide at VOA, you would help to provide for all aspects of care and education in a Pre-K classroom. Working as a team, Classroom Aides together with Lead and Assistant teachers ensure we are able to meet each child's individual needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma, required
Minimum of one year of classroom experience with the applicable age range, required
Ability to bass OCFS Complete Background Check including SEL, SCR, and DCJS fingerprinting
Knowledge of NYS OCFS regulations strongly desired

Nice To Haves

Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA), preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in providing active, fully engaged supervision of the children at all times.
Provide coverage in any classroom as needed to maintain ratios.
Help to meet each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
Assist in maintaining classroom cleanliness and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including state child care licensing regulations, accreditation standards and Pre-Kindergarten standards.
Organize and Implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher, reinforcing educational goals, attending to the individual needs of the children.