Pre-K Teacher Aide I / II

JOB TITLE : Teacher Aide I / II (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)

Program Universal Pre-K

CLASSIFICATION : Academic / Full-Time / Non-Exempt

POSITION GRADE : Grade 1 / Grade 2

SALARY : Grade 1 : $16.25 per hour Grade 2 : $16.61 per hour

• JOB HOURS : 30 hours per week;

JOB LOCATION : CAPC Pre-k Classroom (Starbuck)

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 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 :

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 or email . Application form available at . Applications / resumes will be accepted until position is filled.  EOE

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