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 Early Head Start Classroom Aide, under the supervision of the teacher, instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth needed for Kindergarten.
Full time, Non-Exempt Position
Location: On-Site
Rate of Pay: $15.78/hour
BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance to meet job requirements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Eligible after One Year of Employment)
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for entering all Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) application information (personal information, medical information employment, etc.) into CAPTAIN.
• Proofreads new entries for accuracy and edits current information as needed.
• Prepares correspondence, memorandums, labels etc. relating to the program as required.
• Set up, prepare, and distributes monthly HS/EHS Parent Newsletter.
• Answers telephones, receive and relay messages, direct/redirects calls as required and respond to routine inquires.
• Client tracking entries into CAPTAIN for all service areas.
• Data entry of weekly attendance.
• Assists in processing In-Kinds forms and data entry.
• Responsible for typing, filing, copying and collating as assigned by PDM Coordinator.
• Monitors Monthly Health & Safety Checklist forms and assist with follow up action.
• Prepares and maintains Office files for Child & Family Information.
• Sets up and maintains program inventory list as appropriate.
• Is responsible for entering data of all Heights and Weights, Vision and Dental services and results.
• Assists as needed with ordering office supplies for centers and management requests.
• Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, etc. as directed.
• Follows all health and safety regulations.
• Assists with ensuring the appropriate documentation of Non Federal Share for all volunteers and donations to the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• All other related duties deemed necessary by the PDM coordinator or the HS/EHS Director or Associate Director.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and, six months of related experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - None required for this position.
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 sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talks or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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