Oswego Head Start Classroom Aide

OCO•Oswego, NY

About The Position

Oswego County Opportunities is hiring a part-time Head Start Classroom Aide for 27.5 hours per week, 41 weeks per year, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role supports the safety and well-being of children during bus transportation and assists the teaching team with classroom activities and routines. The position offers a school-calendar schedule with summers off and opportunities for training and growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Desire to work with low-income and special-needs children and families.
Ability to work well with children, parents, and other staff members.
Good judgment and professionalism when carrying out duties and representing the agency/program.
Ability to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner and serve as a positive role model to children and parents.
Good communication skills and ability to follow oral and written directions.
Acceptable physical and mental health to perform the job, including lifting, participating in activities at children’s level, and lifting and assisting children.
Ability to remain seated with a seat belt fastened unless specifically assisting a child.
Ability to complete and maintain assigned required trainings, including a minimum of 30 hours over a two-year period.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Related education or at least three months of paid experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Start bus driver in supervising children and maintaining their safety throughout bus routes.
Help children board and exit the bus safely and secure them in child restraint systems; educate parents on proper restraint-system use.
Assist with bus drills three times a year and attend annual Bus Driver/Aide training before the school year.
Attend to children’s safety and well-being on the vehicle, help them collect their belongings, and clear the bus.
Walk the bus after each run to ensure no child has been left on board.
Administer medication on the bus during emergencies and complete MAT training to administer medication as needed according to policy.
Assist the driver during emergencies, maintain a calm atmosphere, and reassure children.
Assist with classroom activities and routines as assigned, adapting to changes in classroom routines, busing procedures, and emergencies.
Participate in required professional development, meetings, Head Start meetings, and First Aid/CPR training as requested.
Follow all policies and procedures related to the bus and classroom, maintain confidentiality, and perform other related duties as assigned.