CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt POSITION GRADE: 3/4 SALARY: 3-$16.73 per hour - CDA, 4-$17.17 per hour- Associate Degree JOB HOURS: 35 hours per week JOB LOCATION: CAPC Pre-k Classroom (Starbuck) 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 Pre-K 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/Pre-k 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 Pre- K staff to provide quality programming for children and families; and the ability to be non-judgmental in working with families. Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking, must be able to  bend or kneel to child's 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 in-house 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 Substance-Free 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, fax or email . Application form available at . Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

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