Head Start Teacher Aide I or II

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood
PROGRAM AREA: Head Start
JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide I or II (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)
CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Part-time/Non-Exempt
POSITION GRADE: Grade I / Grade II
SALARY: Grade I: $16.48 per hour Grade II: $16.82 per hour
JOB HOURS: 22.5 hours per week - Daytime hours may vary to ensure appropriate coverage of classroom. Occasional evening hours required.
JOB LOCATION: CAPC Watertown Head Start @ Sacred Heart 2
JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children; assisting with mealtimes, and participating in classroom preparation. The Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day-to-day operations within the classrooms. The Teacher Aide is also responsible for serving as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Grade I: High School Diploma/GED with plan to complete Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.
Grade II: Associate Degree in Early Childhood, or High School Diploma/GED with a current preschool CDA.
EXPERIENCE: Six months experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Ability to be supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families.
• Maintain confidentiality of program information.
• Observe and learn to record behaviors of children.
• Work as a team and to cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for children and families.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Keep accurate, detailed records.
• Serve as an advocate for children and their families.
• Ability to help and willingness to carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards.
• Ability to work with young children.
BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer.
TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, employment application and college transcript/CDA to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, Fax 315-785-0892 or email to scolligan@capcjc.org. Application form available at www.capcjc.org. Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. EOE