JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide 1 or 2 (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)
PROGRAM: Head Start
CLASSIFICATION: Academic Part-time Non-Exempt
POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2
SALARY: Grade 1 is $15.55 Per Hour Grade 2 is $15.88 Per Hour
JOB HOURS: 20 hours per week (daytime hours may vary to ensure appropriate coverage of classroom and bus. Occasional evening hours
JOB LOCATION: Head Start South Jeff - Adams Center, NY
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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: For Position Grade 1: GED or high school diploma 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 GED/high school diploma with a current preschool CDA.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of child development and the ability to work with young children
• Supportive and non-judgmental in working with families
• Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
• Ability to observe and record behaviors of children
• Work as a team and cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for children and families