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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailCLASSIFICATION: Academic/Fulltime/NonExempt
POSITION GRADE: 3/4
SALARY: 3$17.82 per hourCDA 4$18.25 per hourAssociates Degree
JOB HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
JOB LOCATION: CAPC Prek Classroom (Evans Mills II)
JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Assistant helps the Master Teacher in planning and implementing
age appropriate activities for preschool children; ensures the safety of the children; carries out
the Universal PreK Standards; assumes the lead role in the classroom during the absence of the
Master Teacher; and keeps accurate recordkeeping. The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the
Master Teacher and the Prek Coordinator.
EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working in a licensed or registered early childhood setting required.
SKILLS: Knowledge of child development; ability to work with young children; ability to observe and record behaviors of children; ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related
information; strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to maintain accurate and detailed records proficient computer skills; ability to work as a member of a team and to cooperate with all PreK staff to provide quality programming for children and families; and the ability to be nonjudgmental in working with families. Physical requirements of the job include standing sitting walking must be able to bend or kneel to childs eye level and lift up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual skills required. Auditory and verbal skills required for communication with clients staff and the public.
OTHER: Preference is given to qualified inhouse applicants. Employment is conditional pending
satisfactory medical exam and TB test; and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department at the time of hire. Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. CAPC is a SubstanceFree workplace. CAPC conducts random post accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan academic schedule paid school vacations and unemployment benefits during the summer months.
TO APPLY: Submit updated resume employment application form transcript or CDA credential to
Community Action Planning Council 518 Davidson Street Watertown NY 13601 faxor email Applications/Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Application form available at .
Full-Time