Daycare

OCO•Fulton, NY

About The Position

Do you love working with young children and making a difference every day? Join our Head Start team as a Substitute Classroom Aide! You will help support teachers, assist with fun learning activities, and create a safe, caring environment for preschool children. Perfect for someone who enjoys flexibility and wants to work with children. It's a great way to get your foot in the door and gain valuable experience working in early childhood education. If you're ready to make a difference and have fun while do it apply today! JOB SUMMARY : Fills in as needed in the assigned classroom or program area, which may include teaching, cooking or cleaning. In the classroom, assists the teaching staff with classroom activities and daily routines. When assigned to cooking or cleaning, carries out duties assigned by the Cook, Food Service Assistant or Teaching staff. Works on a temporary or substitute basis.

Requirements

Must have the desire to work with low income children and families.
Must be able to work well with pre-school children and their parents.
Must be able to work well in a team-teaching atmosphere and be flexible with work assignments.
Must exhibit good judgment.
Must be able to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner, and be a positive role model.
Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position including lifting and participating in activities with children at their level.
Must complete and maintain required training in specific topic areas as assigned; completes a minimum of 30 hours over a two year period.
Must become familiar with classroom curriculums and procedures.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED; and
Must have 3-6 months prior related experience and or volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with the smooth operation of the classroom
Assists with the supervision of children at all times.
Assists in classroom activities and routines, i.e. toileting, tooth brushing, table setting, lunch/snack cleanup etc.
Assists with small group, large group and circle time activities.
Completes appropriate paperwork and other areas of compliance including attendance and incident reports.
Adapts well to changes in classroom routine and new situations.
Assists in the preparation and serving of snacks and lunch and models appropriate table skills and manners.
Assists with general center maintenance.
Implements suggestions from supervisors and/or lead classroom staff.
Fills in for the Cook or Cook Aide in their absence.
Follows regular menu or emergency menu as instructed.
Cooks meals following food sanitation regulations.
Serves food and cleans up.
Carries out cleaning duties according to center schedule/checklist and instructions.
Attends related meetings, staff meetings and required trainings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.