JCEO is a private, not-for-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEO's mission to alleviate poverty through practical, timely, and innovative services that emphasize and develop problem-solving skills for people.The Center Support Teacher supports center staff on a regular basis and is responsible for assuming the role of the teacher if they are absent.Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: On-Site
Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.00

Full COVID-19 Vaccination Required as per US Department of Health and Human Services and Office of Head Start. Employeeswho cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.

• As directed by the Education Services Manager, carries out goals, policies and activities in the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Complies with all Health and Safety Regulations.
• Under the supervision of the Education Services Manager, carries out daily programming and completes all activities as appropriate to daily placement.
• Assists with curriculum planning, evaluation, and assists in the implementation of the centers routine as appropriate to placement site.
• Observes confidentiality according to agency policy and performance standards.
• Identifies and reports suspected child abuse as per Head Start procedure.
• Assists the Nutrition Service area, in training parents about the appropriate use and preparation of food and its nutritional value.
• When assigned, assists center staff in parent contact information. Communicates to families, in regard to scheduled events, or updating needed information.
• Assists centers with In Kind collecting procedures and organizing visitor sign in sheets. Maintains and updates the Substitute Handbooks for all centers.
• As directed by Education Services Manager, files, types, copies and collates on a needed basis.
• Performs all duties, in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
• If placed long term, will follow appropriate job description for placement.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES In the event the Lead Teacher is absent, the Center Support Teacher will supervise classroom education staff and will be responsible for the day-to-day routine operation of the center as approved by the Education Services Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting with training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or in any field and course work equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool age children, or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, with one year experience teaching preschool aged children and, one year of supervision (required by all of the above) or an AA degree with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a child-related area; and one year of child daycare teaching experience; and one year of experience supervising staff. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org.