Head Start Teacher Aide I or II - Watertown Unit 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 : $16.48 per hour Grade 2 : $16.82 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 Unit 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 and cleanup. The Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day- to-day operations within the classroom; and serves as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.

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

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