Head Start Float Teacher Aide - Watertown

JOB TITLE : Float Teacher Aide 1 or 2 (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)

PROGRAM : Head Start

CLASSIFICATION : Academic Full-time Non-Exempt

POSITION GRADE :  Grade 1 / Grade 2

SALARY :  Grade 1 is $15.92 Per Hour / Grade 2 is $16.25

JOB HOURS :  Per Hour 30 hours per week

JOB LOCATION :  Head Start Center, Watertown NY

JOB SUMMARY :

The Float 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 Float 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. The Float Teacher Aide will help with coverage in classrooms throughout the  Watertown and Sacred Heart Centers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION :

For Position Grade 1 : High school diploma / GED with a plan to complete preschool Child Development  Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire.

For Position Grade 2 : Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child  Development Associate (CDA) credential required. EXPERIENCE : Experience working with preschool  children preferred.

SKILLS :

• Basic knowledge of child development
• Ability to work with young children
• Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
• Ability to observe and record behaviors of children
• Work as a team to provide quality programming for children and families
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records
• Serve as an advocate for children and their families
• Carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the  context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards.

OTHER : Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; Policy Council  approval, clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register, NYS Office of Children & Family Services  and the NYS Criminal Justice Center at the time of hire.

BENEFITS : Agency Flexible Benefit Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, unemployment  benefits during the summer months.

TO APPLY : Submit updated resume, employment application form, college transcript and / or CDA  credential, and In-House Transfer Form to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street,  Watertown NY 13601, Fax or email . Application / resumes will be  accepted until position is filled. Application form available at

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