Hybrid UPK Teacher Assistant at CEO Community Action Agency

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 School 12 UPK classroom (Troy NY) 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. 
• 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 NYS Pre-Kindergarten Learning Standards. 
• Assist with the implementation of the program curriculum and preparation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans, the daily routines, and the required paperwork. 
• Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.  

Candidate Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 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 $18.94/hr 
• Monday-Friday 730am-3pm
• 10-month position
• 12 paid -holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years. February & April break vacation schedule.
• PTO/Sick time accrual
• Casual Dress Code
• Telemedicine offered to staff
• 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