DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood PROGRAM AREA: Head Start JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide 1 or 2 (Preference given to hire a Grade 2) CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2 SALARY: Grade 1: $15.92 per hour Grade 2: $16.25 per hour JOB HOURS: 30 hours per week (M-F) Daytime hours may vary to ensure appropriate coverage of classroom. Occasional evening hours required. JOB LOCATION: CAPC Watertown Head Start Unit 6 JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children; assisting with mealtimes, and participating in classroom preparation. The Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day-to-day operations within the classrooms. The Teacher Aide is also responsible for serving as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION Grade 1: High School Diploma/GED with plan to complete Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire. Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood, or High School Diploma/GED with a current preschool CDA. EXPERIENCE - Six months experience working in an early childhood setting preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS • Ability to be supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families. • Maintain confidentiality of program information. • Observe and learn to record behaviors of children. • Work as a team and to cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for children and families. • Excellent communication skills. • Keep accurate, detailed records. • Serve as an advocate for children and their families. • Ability to help and willingness to carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards. • Ability to work with young children. BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer. TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, employment application and college transcript/CDA to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, Fax 315-785-0892 or email to scolligan@capcjc.org. Application form available at www.capcjc.org. Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

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