What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Aide/Cleaner - Oxford Head Start position at Greater Opportunities, Inc?
Supports the program in providing educational activities for children and assists with other center operations including cleaning daily.
Employee Benefits (10 month)
- 403b
- 403b matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid holidays
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma. An interest in working with young children. Valid NYS driver’s license. Ability to be contacted
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Acts in accordance with the Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. Mission Statement and abides by its Standards of Conduct.
- Assists in ensuring the agency meets all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Works within a team to plan and administer a comprehensive program of services.
- Demonstrates a work ethic that recognizes and supports persons of varying socio-economic, ethic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
- Interacts and communicates effectively with co-workers, customers, and community members in a professional and respectful manner.
- Immediately reports child abuse/maltreatment to New York State Central Registry and appropriate administrative staff.
- Maintains confidentiality of information regarding children, families, staff, and program issues.
- Follows procedure for “calling in” due to illness.
- Participates in required meetings and trainings and shares information with colleagues as needed.
Essential Duties:
- Maintains a safe and healthy environment in the classroom.
- Assists in all classroom activities as needed, including working with individual children, as well as large and small groups of children.
- Assists with the preparation of materials and other necessary duties to ensure the orderly operation of the daily program.
- Models’ positive child development practices, including appropriate tone of voice, speaking to children at eye level, and continuously scanning the room.
- Supports in maintaining control of the classroom by implementing clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules/expectations for children.
- Supports developmental needs of children and encourages their independence.
- Uses positive guidance and redirection to help children with challenging behaviors.
- Communicates with parents/guardians, community members, and co-workers in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
- Cleans the classroom and Head Start center daily.
- Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Physical Requirements:
- Talking-ordinary
- Hearing-ordinary conversation
- Weight-lifting up to 50 pounds
- Physical Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, repetitive arm motion
- Vision-acuity, near, and far
“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than "at will" relationship.
