Assistant Teacher
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Job Description
JCEO is a private not-for-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEOs mission to alleviate poverty through practical timely and innovative services that emphasize and develop problem-solving skills for people.
The Head Start Assistant Teacher performs a variety of instructional tasks in the classroom to assist in the day to day operations of the assigned Head Start Center.
Full-Time Non-Exempt
Location: On-Site 11 Big Hank Plaza Plattsburgh NY 12901
Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.30
BENEFITS
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Assistance to meet job requirements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Discusses daily center routine with the Teacher to implement program activities consistent with Program Performance Standards as assigned by the teacher.
- Assists the Teacher with curriculum plan and evaluation.
- Prepares and cleans up classroom materials as directed by the Teacher.
- Supervises the centers activities in cooperation with the Teacher.
- Assists students individually or in groups to reinforce developmentally appropriate learning concepts as approved by the Teacher.
- Accompanies Teacher on home visits when necessary.
- Keeps accurate and confidential records as required. Assists the Teacher with CAPTAIN input regarding child and family contacts referrals goal progress and etc. at least weekly.
- Assists the Teacher in ensuring appropriate documentation for Non-Federal Share for all volunteers and donations to the Classroom.
- Attends all meetings as assigned by the Teacher.
- In the event the teacher is absent the Assistant Teacher assumes the role of Teacher.
- Maintains sound developmentally appropriate practices with all children in the Center.
- Attends all required training.
- Insure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity Inc.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Child Development Associate credential or be willing to be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years or have an Associates or Baccalaureate Degree (in any area) or be in a program leading to such a degree and one year of experience working with preschool children.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to work in close proximity to moving vehicles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources department at or via email at .
Employment Type
Full Time
