Pre-K Teacher Aide I/II - Evans Mills III

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County • Evans Mills, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for 18 preschool children; assisting with mealtimes, 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.

Requirements

• High School/GED diploma with a plan to complete preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.
• Knowledge of child development
• Ability to work and interact with young children
• Proficient computer skills
• Satisfactory medical exam and TB test
• Fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department
• Sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an early childhood setting

Responsibilities

• Implementing age appropriate activities for 18 preschool children
• Assisting with mealtimes
• Participating in classroom preparation and cleanup
• Ensuring the safety of the children
• Supporting the day-to-day operations within the classroom
• Observing and recording behaviors of children
• Maintaining confidentiality of program and agency related information
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records
• Working as a member of a team and cooperating with all Pre-K staff to provide quality programming for children and families
• Being non-judgmental in working with families

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Plan
• academic schedule
• paid school vacations
• unemployment benefits during the summer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED