Center Support Assistant

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 Center Support Assistantis responsible for assumingthe role of the assistant teacher or cook in their absence.

Full-Time Non-Exempt
Location: On-Site
Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.00

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

• Carries out goals policies and activities in the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Complies with all Health and Safety Regulations.
• Carries out daily programming and completes all activities as appropriate to daily placement.
• Assists with curriculum planning evaluation and assists in the implementation of the centers routine as appropriate to placement site.
• Observes confidentiality according to agency policy and performance standards.
• Identifies and reports suspected child abuse as per Head Start procedure.
• Assists the Nutrition Service area in training parents about the appropriate use and preparation of food and its nutritional value.
• When assigned assists center staff in parent contact information. Communicates to families in regard to scheduled events or updating needed information.
• Assists centers with In Kind collecting procedures and organizing visitor sign in sheets. Maintains and updates the Substitute Handbooks for all centers.
• Files types copies and collates on a needed basis.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity Inc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts 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