Head Start Teacher Aide I or II

Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County•Village of Carthage, NY

9d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age-appropriate activities for preschool children. This role involves assisting with mealtimes, participating in classroom preparation and cleanup, and ensuring the safety of the children. The Teacher Aide supports the day-to-day operations within the classroom and serves as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.

Requirements

For Position Grade 1: GED or high school diploma with a plan to complete preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.
For Position Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education; or a GED/high school diploma with a current preschool CDA.
Basic knowledge of child development and the ability to work with young children.
Supportive and non-judgmental in working with families.
Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information.
Ability to observe and record behaviors of children.
Work as a team and cooperate with all staff 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 Policy Council approval, satisfactory medical exam and TB test; clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Office of Children & Family Services at 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.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age-appropriate activities for 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.
Serving as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.
Carrying out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards.