Teacher Assistant
Commission On Economic Opportunity
Location
City of Troy, New York
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
Collaborate with staff and families to implement meaningful curriculum and activities for children. Support social-emotional development and maintain compliance with Head Start and child care licensing regulations.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience working with young children. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US and commit to obtaining a CDA credential.
Job description
CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community.
- Our Classrooms at Troy City School District School 12 is seeking a (Part Time Floater) Teacher Assistant that will:
- Work as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum, lesson plans, and activities that are meaningful and meets the needs of individual children.
- Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children.
- Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication.
- Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning.
- Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed.
- Remain up to date on Head Start and child care licensing regulations.
- Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments.
- Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.
Candidate Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working with young children
- Currently possess or the commitment to obtain a CDA credential within the agreed upon time
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship
Other Benefits Include
- Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $18/hr
- Part-Time (20 hrs/week) Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 10am-2pm that follows 10 month schedule with summers off
- Follows Troy City School District calendar
- A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual
- Casual Dress Code
- Free Telemedicine
- Employee Assistance Program
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)
- Cash option for waiving health insurance
- Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
- When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution
- CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program
- CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals.
Please note
applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances.
Apply
- https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ [https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/]
- Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Free Telemedicine
- Healthcare Insurance
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Casual Dress Code
- Employer Sponsored Pension Plan
- Cash Option For Waiving Health Insurance
- Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program