Head Start Teacher Aide I or II
Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County
Location
City of Watertown, New York
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Teacher Aide assists the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age-appropriate activities and maintaining classroom safety. They are also responsible for supporting daily operations and serving as a bus monitor on assigned routes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and be willing to obtain a CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Six months of experience in an early childhood setting is preferred.
Job description
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
Benefits
- Academic schedule
- Paid school vacations
- Unemployment benefits during the summer
- Agency Flexible Benefits Plan