Oswego Head Start Classroom Aide

Part-Time – 27.5 hours Per Week / 41 Weeks Per Year

Grade 11

Pay Range: $16.35 - $20.19

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

About The Position

Do you love working with children? Are you looking for a rewarding job in a fun, engaging classroom environment?

Join our Head Start team as a preschool classroom aide and make a difference in the lives of young children and families every day! As a Classroom Aide, you'll work alongside knowledgeable teachers, supporting children's learning and growth through play, exploration, and positive guidance. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in early childhood education while enjoying:

- A supportive, team
- Focused environment
- Opportunities for training and growth
- A school calendar schedule (Summers off!)

Apply today and start your journey with Oswego Head Start!

About Oswego County Opportunities

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.

OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the Head Start Bus Driver with ensuring the safety of the children throughout the route.  Also assists the teaching team with classroom activities and routines according to policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with supervising the children at all times.
• Assists driver with bus drills for children, three times a year.
• Assists the children with boarding and exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Secures children in child restraint system to ensure safety in transit; educates parents on the proper use of the restraint systems.
• Attends to the safety and well being of the children while on the vehicle.
• Assists the children in collecting their belongings and clearing the bus.
• Attends annual Bus Driver/Aide training prior to the start of school.
• Administers medications for children on the bus during emergency situations.
• Must follow procedure to “walk the bus” after each run to ensure that no child has been left on the bus.
• Assists the driver during emergency situations, maintains calm atmosphere and reassures the children.
• Assists in all classroom activities and routines as assigned when in the room.
• Adapts well to changes in classroom routines, busing procedures and emergency situations.
• Participates in required professional development trainings and meetings.
• Must be aware of and follow all policies and procedures pertaining to the bus and classroom.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the desire to work with low income and special needs children and families.
• Must be able to work well with children, parents, and other staff members.
• Must exhibit good judgment and professionalism when carrying out duties and representing the Agency/program.
• Must remain in seat with seat belt fastened unless specifically assisting a child.
• Must be able to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner, and be a positive role model to children and parents.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position including lifting and participating in activities with children at their level and being able to lift and assist children.
• Must attend Head Start meetings and First Aid/CPR trainings as requested.
• Must complete and maintain required trainings in specific topic areas as assigned; completes a minimum of 30 hours over a two year period.
• Must complete MAT training and administer medications according to policy as needed.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Related education or three months of paid experience preferred.

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