What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start PT Teacher Aide I or II - North Jeff II position at Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County?
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 1: 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 2: 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.
OTHER: Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register, NYS Office of Children & Family Services and the NYS Criminal Justice Center at the time of hire.
BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer.
Salary : $16 - $16
