What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K Teacher Aide I or II - Calcium III position at Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson...?
Program Universal: Pre-K
CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-Time/Non-Exempt
POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2
SALARY: Grade 1: $16.04 per hour Grade 2: $16.36 per hour
JOB HOURS: 30 hours per week
JOB LOCATION: CAPC Pre-k Classroom - Philadelphia
JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for 18 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Position Grade 1: High School/GED diploma with a plan to complete preschool Child Development
Associate (CDA) credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.
Position Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or current preschool Child
Development Associate (CDA) credential.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of child development; ability to work and interact with young children;
- Ability to observe and record behaviors of children
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team and to cooperate with all Pre-K staff to provide quality
- Ability to be non-judgmental in working with families.
- Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking, must be able to bend or kneel
and verbal skills required for communication with clients, staff and the public.
OTHER: Preference is given to qualified in-house applicants. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department at the time of hire.
Employee 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: Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment
benefits during the summer.
TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, CAPC application form, college transcript, or CDA certificate to
Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, fax 315-785-0892 or email scolligan@capcjc.org. Application form available at www.capcjc.org. Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. EOE
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