Early Childhood Education Assistant

1 week ago

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County Full time

JOB TITLE: Float Teacher Aide 1 or 2 (Preference given to hire a Grade 2)

PROGRAM: Head Start

CLASSIFICATION: Academic Part-time Non-Exempt

POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2

SALARY: Grade 1 is $15.92 Per Hour; Grade 2 is $16.25 Per Hour

JOB HOURS: 25 hours per week (Daytime hours may vary to ensure appropriate coverage of classroom and transportation. Occasional evening hours may be required.)

JOB LOCATION: Head Start Center - Watertown

JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide plays a crucial role in supporting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant by implementing age-appropriate activities for preschool-aged children. Responsibilities include assisting during mealtimes, participating in classroom preparation and cleanup, ensuring the safety of children, and supporting daily classroom operations. Additionally, the Teacher Aide serves as a bus monitor on assigned routes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

For Position Grade 1: GED or high school diploma with a commitment to complete a preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within two years of hire.

For Position Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education; or a GED/high school diploma with a current preschool CDA.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in an early childhood setting is preferred.

SKILLS:
  • Basic understanding of child development and the ability to engage with young children
  • Supportive and non-judgmental approach when working with families
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding program and agency-related information
  • Ability to observe and document children's behaviors
  • Collaborate effectively with all staff to deliver quality programming for children and families
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
  • Act as an advocate for children and their families
  • Implement appropriate educational programs for groups of children and their families within the framework of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards

OTHER: Preference is given to qualified in-house applicants. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory medical examination and TB test results; clearance from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Office of Children & Family Services at the time of hire. Employees will be required to sign an affidavit annually confirming they have not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. The organization maintains a Substance-Free workplace and conducts random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

BENEFITS:

TO APPLY: Submit an updated resume and CAPC application form to the appropriate contact. Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
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