What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start - Float Teacher Aide I or II position at Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County?
JOB TITLE: Float Teacher Aide 1 or 2 (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)
PROGRAM: Head Start
CLASSIFICATION: Academic Part-time Non-Exempt
POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2
SALARY: Grade 1 is $15.92 Per Hour Grade 2 is $16.25 Per Hour
JOB HOURS: 25 hours per week (8:00 am - 12:00 pm, daytime hours may vary to ensure appropriate coverage of classroom and bus. Occasional evening hours.)
JOB LOCATION: Head Start Center - Watertown
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 and cleanup. The Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day-to-day operations within the classroom; and serves as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
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.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
SKILLS:
- 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
- Carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standard
OTHER: Preference is given to qualified in-house applicants. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; Policy Council approval, clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Office of Children & Family Services at time of hire. Employees 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.
BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer months.
TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, CAPC employment application, transcripts or CDA credential to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown, NY 13601, Fax 315-785-0892 or email scolligan@capcjc.org. Application form can be downloaded from www.capcjc.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Salary : $16 - $16
