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Job DescriptionSalary: pay per session/eval About Us: The Treehouse Child Care Center is a vibrant, child-centered program dedicated to nurturing the social, emotional, physical, and academic development of young children. We strive to provide a warm, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment where all children feel known, valued, and loved. Our team is committed to partnering with families and building strong relationships that support lifelong learning. Position Summary: The SLP will provide direct and consultative speech and language therapy services to preschool-aged children in our inclusive classrooms. This professional will work closely with teachers, families, and support staff to implement individualized speech/language goals and help ensure each child reaches their full communication potential. We are also accepting SLP Clinical Fellowship! This position will work both on site, as well as service children off site! Key Responsibilities: • Conduct speech-language screenings and assessments for preschool children, • Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, • Provide direct therapy sessions and small-group interventions, • Collaborate with educators, paraprofessionals, and related service providers, • Maintain timely and accurate documentation and progress reports, • Communicate effectively with families regarding progress and strategies, • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and CPSE processes Qualifications: • Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (Bachelor's degree accepted for fellowship position), • Valid NYS License in Speech-Language Pathology, • Experience working with preschool or early childhood populations preferred, • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, • A compassionate, child-centered mindset Why Join The Treehouse? • Supportive team culture focused on professional growth, • Warm, relationship-based environment, • Flexible scheduling, • Opportunities to shape an impactful early intervention program, • Competitive pay based on experience Benefits: • Professional development opportunities, • Opportunities for advancement, • Family-friendly schedule aligned with school-year calendar, • PTO, • 401K, • Health Insurance offered

Job DescriptionPart Time Jobs - Central NY Daycare Opener Job, Child Care Center Closer Job, Substitute Teacher Jobs Do you love young children? Are you enthusiastic and animated? Do you enjoy working with a team? Early childhood is an important time in the development of children. Having caring and loving caregivers is so important during the first five years of a child's life. At Little Lukes you can provide enjoyable and meaningful activities for the children in our care. Share your joy, apply now! Now Accepting Applications for Part Time Substitute Teacher Job Substitute Teacher Job Details: • Monday through Friday hours, flexible schedule based on your availability, • Starting as early as 7am to open the center, or closer job until 5:30pm based on schedule & your availability, • Substitute Teacher Jobs with hours varying each week. Flexible schedule 7 am - 5:30 pm., • Opportunities for continuing education and advancementCenter-based Daycare Job Requirements for Part Time Childcare Job:, • High School diploma or GED or equivalent, • NYS TA Certification preferred but not required, • Must enjoy children!, • High energy level and caring personality., • Experience with special needs children and preschool aged children a plus Why Choose a Little Lukes Daycare Job Near Me? Little Lukes offers a choice of locations throughout Central New York. You can enjoy career advancement, professional growth, educational support and individual mentoring. You will work in an inspiring atmosphere with plenty of opportunities for fun, growth and recognition. Competitive pay and benefits are paired with a flexible schedule and emphasis on work/life balance, making Little Lukes a top pick for jobs in daycare and preschool jobs for Central New York. Preschool Jobs & Childcare Jobs in Oswego and Syracuse area include: • Receptionist (afternoons until 5:30pm), • Lead Teacher, • Special Ed Teacher, • Teacher Assistant (TA), • Daycare Opener (mornings as early as 7am), • Childcare Center Closer (Afternoons 2:30pm or 3pm until 5:30pm)

Job Description JOBTITLE: Pre-K Master Teacher CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt PAYRATE: Grade 5 – 19.71 per hour – Associates degree in Early Childhood Education Grade 6 - $21.05/$25.03 per hour depending on certification POSITION GRADE: 5/6 JOB HOURS: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm; occasional evening and weekend meetings and trainings required JOB LOCATION: 37.5 hours per week. Occasional evening and week-end hours required JOB SUMMARY: The Master Teacher II is responsible for teaching and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate pre-school classroom with the support of a Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide. This person is accountable for preparing and implementing lesson plans for classroom activities, as well as other duties necessary to provide a quality UPK program for 18 preschool children. EDUCATION: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Preferred NYS Certification in Birth-2 or Special Education; or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a 5-year plan to obtain certification. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in an early childhood education setting preferred. SKILLS: Knowledge of child development and the ability to work with young children; strong communication, organizational and time management skills. The ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information; maintain accurate detailed records, serve as an advocate for children and families; and cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for Pre-K children and families. OTHER: • All employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; and receipt of fingerprint clearance 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., • Preference is given to qualified in-house candidates., • Must have medical insurance or will be required to utilize agency fringe benefit for health insurance coverage., • Must be able to provide independent transportation to perform job responsibilities. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionSalary: 15.50 Position Hours: 9am to 6pm (Full-Time) Position Overview: The Assistant Teacher supports the daily operations of the classrooms by assisting lead teachers, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and helping maintain compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset to support consistent routines and classroom consistency and predictability. The Assistant Teacher plays a key part in upholding expectations in the classroom, licensing regulations, and stepping in as the lead teacher during an absence. Key Responsibilities: Professional Expectations: • Serve as a positive role model for students and colleagues., • Maintain punctuality and a professional appearance., • Use respectful and appropriate language at all times., • Uphold student and staff confidentiality., • Punctual, and reliable: ensures classrooms retain consistency, • Support a nurturing classroom atmosphere through calm and respectful interactions., • Patience and positive attitude: Ability to interact with young children in a calm and supportive manner., • Treat all students fairly and with dignity., • Reacts calmly and in a poised manner to student behavior., • Encourage students to improve their sense of responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others., • Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture., • Attend required staff meetings and training sessions., • Demonstrates effective communication with all stakeholders; Ability to communicate concerns constructively with teachers or supervisors., • Observational skills: Ability to monitor children's behavior and identify potential developmental concerns, • Flexibility and adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and needs of children, • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the lead teacher and other staff members, • Strong work ethic, and ability to be trusted to lead a classroom in the absence of the lead teacher Classroom Support Duties: • Assist with the arrival, daily health checks, attendance, and dismissal of students., • Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, playtime, and meals., • Perform basic caregiving tasks including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and snack preparation., • Maintain classroom cleanliness and follow the OCFS 3-step sanitation procedures., • Ensure refrigerators are operational and temperature logs are completed., • Support lead teachers with instructional materials and classroom organization., • Provide additional assistance to students under teacher supervision., • Monitor and report on student progress and behaviors as needed., • Promote social-emotional development by encouraging positive peer interactions and problem-solving skills., • Follow classroom routines and assist with activities such as naptime and transitions., • Maintain appropriate student-to-teacher ratios at all times., • Active supervision: must always know the number of children being supervised in the classroom at all times, • Next Up: Takes over the classroom responsibility when the lead teacher is absent., • Communication: Record all childs daily activities in the ProCare Engage App., • Student progress: Recording and reporting student progress to the teacher, • Student well-being: Looking after students who are upset, unwell, or have special needs, • Enforcing rules: Enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order, • Classroom preparation: Setting up learning centers, preparing materials for activities, organizing supplies, and ensuring the classroom is clean and safe., • Implementing lesson plans: Assisting the lead teacher in carrying out planned activities, including reading stories, singing songs, and facilitating group learning experiences., • Understand and adhere to all OCFS regulations., • Ensure the health and safety of all children at all times., • Collaborate positively with lead teachers and team members., • Participate in maintaining licensing and safety standards. Other Duties: • Some college coursework in early childhood development, • Experience working in an early childhood setting, • Demonstrates a respectful and unbiased approach when working with families from diverse backgrounds., • Manual dexterity and visual skills, • Auditory and verbal skills for communication, • Paid Snow Days, • Paid Holidays (6 out of the 12) in the year, • 401k, • 40 hours of sick time each year, accrued based on hours worked

Job Description JOB TITLE: Substitute Teacher Aides PROGRAM: Head Start and Pre-K Programs CLASSIFICATION: Hourly-As-Needed JOB HOURS: 0-40 POSITION GRADE: 1 SALARY: $15.92 per hour JOB LOCATION: CAPC Head Start classrooms in Watertown, Carthage, Adams Center, Dexter, Evans Mills. CAPC Pre-K Classrooms in Watertown, Sackets Harbor, & Indian River School Districts JOB SUMMARY: The Substitute Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher, Assistant and Aide in implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children; assisting with mealtimes, and participating in classroom preparation and cleanup. The Substitute Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day-to-day operations within the classroom. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required. EXPERIENCE: Experience working with preschool children preferred. SKILLS: • Basic knowledge of child development, • Ability to work with young children, • Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information, • Ability to observe and record behaviors of children, • Work as a team and cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for children and families, • Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written), • Ability to keep accurate and detailed records, • Serve as an advocate for children and their families, • Carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start and Pre-K philosophy and performance standards PHYSICAL: The physical components of this job include, but are not limited to, being able to sit down on the floor, walk short distances, run, climb stairs; and lift or carry up to 40 pounds. The job involves working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. OTHER: Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam/TB test, and a comprehensive background clearance at the time of hire. TO APPLY: Complete CAPC employment application form in its entirety and send to: Community Action Planning Council 518 Davidson Street Watertown New York 13601 Fax 315-785-0892 Email . Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionSalary: $18-$20 Job Title: Lead Teacher Reports To: Center Director Hours: Full time (35-40 hours per week) Position Overview: The Lead Teacher plays a vital leadership role within the classroom, responsible for delivering high-quality early childhood education while ensuring the health, safety, and developmental progress of all children. This position requires a strong understanding of child development, curriculum planning, and classroom management, as well as the ability to mentor and guide support staff. The Lead Teacher is the primary point of accountability for classroom operations and collaborates with families, administrators, and colleagues to create a nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing student arrival, attendance, and dismissal; maintaining child accountability and supervision; and implementing a curriculum based on Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) assessments. The Lead Teacher develops lesson plans aligned with early learning standards, submits plans in advance, and ensures daily observations and documentation are completed for each child. The role also includes managing classroom behavior using positive guidance techniques and evidence-based practices like the Pyramid Model and Second Step curriculum, leading both small and large group instruction, and maintaining open communication with parents through updates, conferences, and daily reports via the ProCare Engage App. Additionally, the Lead Teacher delegates tasks, supervises assistant staff, ensures compliance with OCFS regulations, and maintains a clean, organized, and well-prepared classroom environment. This position is essential to fostering a developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and supportive experience for all students. Key Responsibilities: Professional Expectations: • Serve as a positive role model for students and colleagues., • Maintain punctuality and a professional appearance., • Use respectful and appropriate language at all times., • Uphold student and staff confidentiality., • Punctual, and reliable: ensures classrooms retain consistency, • Support a nurturing classroom atmosphere through calm and respectful interactions., • Patience and positive attitude: Ability to interact with young children in a calm and supportive manner., • Treat all students fairly and with dignity., • Reacts calmly and in a poised manner to student behavior., • Encourage students to improve their sense of responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others., • Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture., • Attend required staff meetings and training sessions., • Demonstrates effective communication with all stakeholders; Ability to communicate concerns constructively with teachers or supervisors., • Observational skills: Ability to monitor children's behavior and identify potential developmental concerns, • Flexibility and adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and needs of children, • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the lead teacher and other staff members, • Strong work ethic, and ability to be trusted to lead a classroom in the absence of the lead teacher, • Oversees and manages the orderly arrival, record attendance, record daily health checks, and dismissal of students., • Ratio: Maintain child accountability at all times. Know how many kids are in your class at all times, and ensure all teachers in your classroom do the same., • Be familiar with Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) and the input of information for developmental assessments., • Curriculum development: Create and implement lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards, focusing on areas like cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. These lesson plans will follow the curriculum currently used at the center: Creative Curriculum, • Lesson plans based on Creative Curriculum need to be turned in 2 weeks in advance., • Observations are input into TSG daily (at least one observation daily)., • Classroom management: Maintain a positive and nurturing learning environment, ensuring children's safety and well-being while managing classroom dynamics., • Instructional delivery: Lead small and large group activities, providing individualized attention to children based on their needs., • Assessment and observation: Regularly observe children's progress, documenting their development through assessment, and ensuring each child has at least 5 observations logged monthly., • Staff supervision: Guide and mentor assistant teachers, including aides, floaters, and subs by delegating tasks and providing feedback on their performance. Also, to ensure they are following rules and regulations and maintaining appropriate conduct., • Communication: Record all childs daily activities in the ProCare Engage App., • Parent communication: Regularly communicate with parents through conferences, newsletters, and daily updates on their child's learning and behavior, as well as addressing any questions or concerns., • Collaboration: Work with other staff members to ensure a cohesive learning environment and share best practices., • Classroom preparation: classroom is always prepared to receive children - cleaned and organized, and activities are planned ahead so that transitions are smooth, • Student support: Working with students individually to overcome challenges and help them succeed in the learning environment, • Student behavior: Monitoring student behavior and helping maintain discipline, • Child supervision: Actively monitoring children during playtime, transitions, and mealtimes to ensure their safety and well-being., • Basic caregiving tasks: Changing diapers, helping children with toileting needs, assisting with handwashing, and providing snacks., • Implementation of Universal Supports: Lead teachers are expected to ensure routines are strictly followed, and transitions are handled with care, to ensure predictability for students, and increasing their success in the environment., • Supporting children's social development: Fostering positive interactions between children, promoting conflict resolution skills, and encouraging cooperation. This is done using the Pyramid Model Framework, as well as Second Steps curriculum, • Maintaining compliance with regulations: Adhering to childcare licensing requirements regarding safety, health, and hygiene practices., • Paid Snow Days, • Paid Holidays (6 out of the 12) in the year, • Cafeteria Style Benefits Available up to $200/month or half of Health Care Plan, • Health Care Plan available (covers up to of the Health Care Plan cost), • Dentist, and Vision Plans available, • Up to $200/month of Child Care Covered, • Education: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; Child Development Associate Credential, • Experience: Proven experience working with young children for up to 2 years, • Child development knowledge: Deep understanding of child development stages and appropriate learning activities, • Teaching methods: Proficiency in implementing various teaching strategies and differentiated instruction, • Leadership skills: Ability to lead a team of assistant teachers and effectively manage classroom dynamics, • Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues, • Organizational skills: Strong ability to plan, manage time, and maintain accurate records, • Lifting 50lbs

Job DescriptionSalary: 15.50 Position Hours: 9am to 6pm (Full-Time) Position Overview: The Assistant Teacher supports the daily operations of the classrooms by assisting lead teachers, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and helping maintain compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset to support consistent routines and classroom consistency and predictability. The Assistant Teacher plays a key part in upholding expectations in the classroom, licensing regulations, and stepping in as the lead teacher during an absence. Key Responsibilities: Professional Expectations: • Serve as a positive role model for students and colleagues., • Maintain punctuality and a professional appearance., • Use respectful and appropriate language at all times., • Uphold student and staff confidentiality., • Punctual, and reliable: ensures classrooms retain consistency, • Support a nurturing classroom atmosphere through calm and respectful interactions., • Patience and positive attitude: Ability to interact with young children in a calm and supportive manner., • Treat all students fairly and with dignity., • Reacts calmly and in a poised manner to student behavior., • Encourage students to improve their sense of responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others., • Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture., • Attend required staff meetings and training sessions., • Demonstrates effective communication with all stakeholders; Ability to communicate concerns constructively with teachers or supervisors., • Observational skills: Ability to monitor children's behavior and identify potential developmental concerns, • Flexibility and adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and needs of children, • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the lead teacher and other staff members, • Strong work ethic, and ability to be trusted to lead a classroom in the absence of the lead teacher Classroom Support Duties: • Assist with the arrival, daily health checks, attendance, and dismissal of students., • Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, playtime, and meals., • Perform basic caregiving tasks including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and snack preparation., • Maintain classroom cleanliness and follow the OCFS 3-step sanitation procedures., • Ensure refrigerators are operational and temperature logs are completed., • Support lead teachers with instructional materials and classroom organization., • Provide additional assistance to students under teacher supervision., • Monitor and report on student progress and behaviors as needed., • Promote social-emotional development by encouraging positive peer interactions and problem-solving skills., • Follow classroom routines and assist with activities such as naptime and transitions., • Maintain appropriate student-to-teacher ratios at all times., • Active supervision: must always know the number of children being supervised in the classroom at all times, • Next Up: Takes over the classroom responsibility when the lead teacher is absent., • Communication: Record all childs daily activities in the ProCare Engage App., • Student progress: Recording and reporting student progress to the teacher, • Student well-being: Looking after students who are upset, unwell, or have special needs, • Enforcing rules: Enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order, • Classroom preparation: Setting up learning centers, preparing materials for activities, organizing supplies, and ensuring the classroom is clean and safe., • Implementing lesson plans: Assisting the lead teacher in carrying out planned activities, including reading stories, singing songs, and facilitating group learning experiences., • Understand and adhere to all OCFS regulations., • Ensure the health and safety of all children at all times., • Collaborate positively with lead teachers and team members., • Participate in maintaining licensing and safety standards. Other Duties: • Some college coursework in early childhood development, • Experience working in an early childhood setting, • Demonstrates a respectful and unbiased approach when working with families from diverse backgrounds., • Manual dexterity and visual skills, • Auditory and verbal skills for communication, • Paid Snow Days, • Paid Holidays (6 out of the 12) in the year, • 401k, • 40 hours of sick time each year, accrued based on hours worked

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Employee discounts, • Opportunity for advancement, • Training & development Little Lukes mission is to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary care and education to children in our community. When you join Little Lukes, you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Certified Teachers and Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and growall while bringing the best care to families in CNY. No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we're confident that you will find it at Little Lukes! Setting and Location Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center. Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Role We are on the lookout for Assistant Teachers to support our daycare classrooms. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of Certified Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers to support the children in our care. • Provide exceptional care and instruction, • Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Lead Teacher and Special Education Teacher., • Assists in teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions., • Classroom Environment, • Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn., • Implement effective classroom management. You will thrive in the role of an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Little Lukes if you have: • A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families., • Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of the children in your charge., • A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus., • The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children in their Early Childhood years., • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way., • Industry-leading salaries, • Company Paid TA Certification, • Student Loan forgiveness participation, • Paid training, • Paid time off (PTO) that increases with longevity, • Company-sponsored, • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • 401K retirement plan with matching, • Employee childcare discount, • Continuing Education Assistance, • Access to, • Amazing team-oriented environment, • Professional mentoring program, • Work/Life Balance, • Monday-Friday (weekends off!), • Day shifts only (no evenings!) Please reach out to our Program Directors at to learn more about the location, team and atmosphere with Little Lukes. We cant wait to meet you!

Job DescriptionSalary: 15.50 Position Hours (9am to 6pm) (Full-Time) Position Overview: The Classroom Aide/Floater supports the daily operations of classrooms and assists teaching staff in maintaining a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role requires flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting both students and fellow staff members. Key Responsibilities: Professional Expectations: • Serve as a positive role model for students and colleagues., • Maintain punctuality and a professional appearance., • Use respectful and appropriate language at all times., • Uphold student and staff confidentiality., • Support a nurturing classroom atmosphere through calm and respectful interactions., • Patience and positive attitude: Ability to interact with young children in a calm and supportive manner., • Treat all students fairly and with dignity., • Reacts calmly and in a poised manner to student behavior., • Encourage students to improve their sense of responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others., • Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture., • Attend required staff meetings and training sessions., • Demonstrates effective communication with all stakeholders; Ability to communicate concerns constructively with teachers or supervisors. Classroom Support Duties: • Assist with the arrival, daily health checks, attendance, and dismissal of students., • Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, playtime, and meals., • Perform basic caregiving tasks including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and snack preparation., • Maintain classroom cleanliness and follow the OCFS 3-step sanitation procedures., • Ensure refrigerators are operational and temperature logs are completed., • Support lead teachers with instructional materials and classroom organization., • Provide additional assistance to students under teacher supervision., • Monitor and report on student progress and behaviors as needed., • Promote social-emotional development by encouraging positive peer interactions and problem-solving skills., • Follow classroom routines and assist with activities such as naptime and transitions., • Maintain appropriate student-to-teacher ratios at all times., • Active supervision: must always know the number of children being supervised in the classroom at all times, • Foster effective communication with families as directed by lead teachers. Floating Duties: • Provide break coverage and support across multiple classrooms as assigned., • Adapt quickly to varying classroom environments and age groups., • Demonstrate flexibility and readiness to assist wherever needed in the building. Regulatory Compliance & Teamwork: • Understand and adhere to all OCFS regulations., • Ensure the health and safety of all children at all times., • Collaborate positively with lead teachers and team members., • Participate in maintaining licensing and safety standards. Other Duties: • 401k, • High School Diploma or equivalent, • Experience working in an early childhood setting, • Demonstrates a respectful and unbiased approach when working with families from diverse backgrounds., • Manual dexterity and visual skills, • Auditory and verbal skills for communication, • Lifting 50lbs

Job Description DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood PROGRAM AREA: Head Start JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide I or II (Preference given to hire a Grade 2) CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Part-time/Non-Exempt POSITION GRADE: Grade I / Grade II SALARY: Grade I: $16.48 per hour Grade II: $16.82 per hour JOB HOURS: 22.5 hours per week - Daytime hours may vary to ensure appropriate coverage of classroom. Occasional evening hours required. JOB LOCATION: CAPC Watertown Head Start @ Sacred Heart 2 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 I: 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 II: 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. Job Posted by ApplicantPro