What are the responsibilities and job description for the UPK 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 School 12 UPK classroom (Troy NY) is seeking a Teacher Assistant that will:
- Works as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the needs of individual children.
- Works closely with the classroom Teacher to implement planned lesson plans and activities.
- 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.
- Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments.
- Promote children’s development and learning through the utilization of the Head Start Performance Standards and Learning Outcome Framework, and NYS Pre-Kindergarten Learning Standards.
- Assist with the implementation of the program curriculum and preparation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans, the daily routines, and the required paperwork.
- Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.
Candidate Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 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 $18.94/hr
- Monday-Friday 730am-3pm
- 10-month position
- 12 paid -holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years. February & April break vacation schedule.
- PTO/Sick time accrual
- Casual Dress Code
- Telemedicine offered to staff
- Employee Assistance Program
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)*
- Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)*
- 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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