What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide, Head Start UPK (4-year-olds) - Syracuse eastside position at PEACE Inc.?
SCHEDULE: Full-time, 44 weeks per year, weekdays that school is in session 7:30am to 3:30pm.
STARTING PAY RATE: $16.38 per hour.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience working with preschool children in a group setting.
- Good interpersonal skills and communication skills, and ability to work in team environment.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
(Employee will be enrolled by our agency into a Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing program within 6 months of employment, to be completed within 2 years of employment).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the assigned classroom team in implementing a child-centered, quality early childhood program.
2. Assist in providing a safe, warm and supportive classroom atmosphere that supports each child's individual growth and development.
3. Support the involvement and engagement of parents or caregivers of enrolled children.
4. Support and assist site staff as assigned.
5. Assist in completing observations of children. Input daily attendance and meal counts into database.
6. Serve as a bus monitor/rider as assigned.
Salary : $16
