Head Start Float Teacher Aide - Watertown and Sacred Heart

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County•City of Watertown, NY

19h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with preschool children preferred.
Preference given to hire a Grade 2.

Responsibilities

Assist the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age-appropriate activities for preschool children.
Assist with mealtimes.
Participate in classroom preparation and cleanup.
Ensure the safety of the children.
Support the day-to-day operations within the classroom.
Serve as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.
Provide coverage in classrooms throughout the Watertown and Sacred Heart Centers.
Carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards.