The MANOS Teacher Assistant / Aide provides primary assistance to the MANOS Lead Teacher in the provision of classroom-based services to children aged three to four years.

 Assist Lead Teacher and other staff in creating and maintaining a safe, clean, quality learning environment for children aged 3 and 4;

 Help develop learning opportunities, engage children in developmentally appropriate activities, and actively support the development of children's social/emotional, reading, writing, language, and numeracy skills;

 Assist children with daily routines that include serving food, handwashing, toileting, changing wet or soiled clothing, cleaning the classroom, and sanitizing toys; and

 Review, follow, and implement MANOS, Syracuse City School District, NYS OCFS, and PIL program and administrative policies and procedures.

 Must have Child Development Associate (CDA) certification OR a minimum of six (6) college credits in Early Childhood Education or a related field OR must be working towards CDA with appropriate experience.

 Spanish and English proficiency preferred.

 Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education / Child Development is preferred. 

Short-Term Disability

NYS PFL

Dental Insurance

Health & Wellness Stipens

SIMPLE IRA Retirement

Holiday Paid Time Off

Vacation, Sick, Personal Paid Time Off

Paid Lunch