Head Start Classroom Aide

Hours: 35 hours per week / 46 weeks per year (Non-Exempt)

Location: In Person - Hudson, Valatie, and Craryville    

Wage:  $16.81 per hour

Position Summary:

The Head Start Classroom Aide supports the classroom team in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for eligible preschool children. The Head Start Classroom Aide assists with classroom operations, child supervision, meal service, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. This role plays a key part in supporting children's healthy development and school readiness. 

Essential Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with young children in an early childhood educational or care setting
• Willingness to pursue training related to early childhood development

 Essential Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics:

• Ability to interact with children in a warm, nurturing, and respectful manner
• Willingness to take direction and work as part of a classroom team
• Basic understanding of child development principles or willingness to learn
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet classroom needs

Other Requirements:

• Clean, valid New York State driver’s license preferred (may be required at some locations)
• Must pass New York State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment inquiry and criminal background check
• Must complete a medical examination, including a tuberculosis (PPD) test