Teacher Aide I/II

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County • Philadelphia, NY

1d

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.
• Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child development
• ability to work and interact with young children
• Ability to observe and record behaviors of children
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to cooperate with all Pre-K staff to provide quality programming for children and families
• Ability to be non-judgmental in working with families.
• Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking, must be able to bend or kneel to child's eye level, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual skills required.
• Auditory and verbal skills required for communication with clients, staff and the public.
• Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department at the time of hire.
• Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year.
• CAPC is a Substance-Free workplace.
• CAPC conducts random, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Preference is given to qualified in-house applicants.

Responsibilities

• 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
• helps to ensure the safety of the children
• supports the day-to-day operations within the classroom

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED