Head Start Teacher Aide I or II

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood
PROGRAM AREA: Head Start
JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide 1 or 2 (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)
CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt
POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2
SALARY: Grade 1: $15.92 per hour Grade 2: $16.25 per hour
JOB HOURS: 32.5 hours per week (M-F) Daytime hours may vary to ensure
appropriate coverage of classroom. Occasional evening hours required.

JOB LOCATION: CAPC Watertown Head Start @North Jeff 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 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.
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.

Salary : $16 - $16