What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Commission On Economic Opportunity?
CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community.
Our Classrooms at Troy City School District School 2 is seeking a (Part Time Floater) Teacher Assistant that will:
- Work as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum, lesson plans, and activities that are meaningful and meets the needs of individual children.
- Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children.
- Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication.
- Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning.
- Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed.
- Remain up to date on Head Start and child care licensing regulations.
- Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments.
- Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.
Candidate Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Part-Time (20 hrs/week) Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 10am-2pm that follows 10 month schedule with summers off
- Previous experience working with young children
- Currently possess or the commitment to obtain a CDA credential within the agreed upon time
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship
Other Benefits Include:
- Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $18/hr
- Follows Troy City School District calendar
- A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual
- Casual Dress Code
- Free Telemedicine
- Employee Assistance Program
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)*
- Cash option for waiving health insurance
- Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan*
- When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution*
- CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*
- CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals.
Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA
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