Head Start Teacher Assistant

PEACE, Inc.

Date Posted: 07/15/2024

Location: Baldwinsville, New York

Salary/Wage: $18.50 - $19.45 an hour

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the assigned classroom team in implementing a child-centered, quality early childhood program.

2. Assist in providing a safe, warm and supportive classroom atmosphere that supports each child's individual growth and development.

3. Support the involvement and engagement of parents or caregivers of enrolled children.

4. Support and assist site staff as assigned.

5. Assist in completing observations of children. Input daily attendance and meal counts into database.

6. Serve as a bus monitor/rider as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED, experience working with preschool children in a group setting, and ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Education Level: Some College Credits

Preferred Education Level: CDA Credential

Application Instructions:

To apply, or for more information, please visit www.peace-caa.org or contact:

Jamie Colucci, Recruiter

Email: jcolucci@peace-caa.org

Tel: 315-634-3727, Fax: 315-688-0089

217 South Salina Street, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, New York 13202

Additional Information:

Hired candidates will be enrolled by our agency into a Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing program within 6 months of employment, to be completed within 2 years of employment.

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