About The Position

Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) is seeking an energetic individual to work with 3-4 year old children as a Teacher Assistant at Fairgrieve Elementary. OCO is a significant employer in Oswego County, dedicated to empowering people and communities through over 50 programs serving 15,000 individuals annually.

Requirements

  • Must be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Outcome Framework.
  • Must have the ability and desire to work with low income children and families.
  • Must have an understanding of Early Childhood philosophy, and the principles of inclusion for children with special needs.
  • Must be able to work well with pre-school children and families.
  • Must be able to work well in a team-teaching atmosphere.
  • Must exhibit good judgment and be organized, flexible and professional.
  • Must be able to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner, and be a positive role model to staff, children and parents.
  • Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
  • Must have a valid NYS Driver's License with driving record within agency policy and have access to reliable transportation.
  • Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position including lifting and participating in activities with the children at their level.
  • Must maintain current CDA Credential.
  • Current Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education; and 1-3 years related experience teaching children 3-5 years of age.

Responsibilities

  • Works with the teacher in a team approach method of Early Childhood Education, sharing responsibility for planning and implementing classroom activities.
  • Assumes the lead for classroom operation during the absence of the teacher.
  • Works as a team to implement the classroom curriculum according to appropriate Early Childhood principles.
  • Supervises the children and takes an active role in all areas of the curriculum.
  • Shares responsibility for weekly lesson planning and paperwork including MBO's and newsletters.
  • Conducts home visits, parent/staff conferences, and assists in effective use of classroom volunteers.
  • Leads small group activities, circle time activities, work time activities, serves and eats lunch with children.
  • Assumes the lead role and supervision of staff/volunteers in the classroom during the teacher's absence.
  • Completes all routine daily paperwork such as attendance, volunteer sheets, lunch count, and incident reports.
  • Gathers and prepares materials to be used in the classroom.
  • Records children's observations using the High/Scope Curriculum technique.
  • Completes MAT training and administers medication according to policy as needed.
  • Participates in all Head Start and/or Day Care meetings and trainings for skill maintenance and enhancement including total staff, mandatory trainings and required annual updates.
  • Implements recommendations from direct supervisor and program coordinators.
  • Completes and reports child assessments through the Work Sampling Online System.
  • Assists in implementing related curriculums (Second Step, Zoophonics etc.).
  • Assists with general center maintenance.
  • Conducts daily health checks of children including weekly head checks.
  • Conducts developmental screenings (ESI and ASQ).
  • Attends and participates in evening parent training/orientation sessions as required.
  • Performs other reasonably related activities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
  • Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
  • 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
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