CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork . CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community.

Our Schodack Family Resource Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant that will:

Works as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the needs of individual children. Works closely with the classroom Teacher to implement planned lesson plans and activities. Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children. Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication. Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning. Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed. Remain up to date on Head Start and childcare licensing regulations. Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments. Promote children’s development and learning through the utilization of the Head Start Performance Standards and Learning Outcome Framework, and OCFS Day Care regulations as requested by classroom staff. Providing classroom coverage for staff absences and lunch breaks. Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.

Candidate Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent Full time 730am-3pm Monday-Friday Previous experience working with young children Currently possess or the commitment to obtain a CDA credential within the agreed upon time Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship

Other Benefits Include:

Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $18.94hr. 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years. A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual. Casual Dress Code Free Telemedicine Employee Assistance Program Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)* Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)* Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan* When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution* CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program* CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals.

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join -us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA