Assistant Teacher

JCEO is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency that has been serving Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State since 1966. Through a comprehensive list of services, JCEO offers a helping hand to the working poor, the elderly, the sick, and the disadvantaged. Our legacy is defined by our staff and volunteers' unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of our neighbors, creating an environment where those in need actively engage in their pursuit for self-sufficiency.

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of instructional tasks in the classroom to assist in the day to day operations of the assigned Head Start Center by performing the following duties.
Children in staffs' care will not be left unsupervised.
 

Full time, Non-Exempt Position
Location: On Site at 127 Beekman Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.30

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan 
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Discusses daily center routine with the Teacher to implement program activities consistent with Program Performance Standards as assigned by the teacher.
• Assists the Teacher with curriculum plan and evaluation.
• Prepares and cleans up classroom materials as directed by the Teacher.
• Supervises the centers activities in cooperation with the Teacher.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, to reinforce developmentally appropriate learning concepts as approved by the Teacher.
• Accompanies Teacher on home visits when necessary.
• Keeps accurate and confidential records, as required.
• Assists the Teacher with CAPTAIN input regarding child and family contacts, referrals, goal progress, etc. at least weekly.
• Assists the Teacher in ensuring appropriate documentation for Non Federal Share for all volunteers and donations to the Classroom.
• Attends all meetings, as assigned by the Teacher.
• In the event the teacher is absent, the Assistant Teacher assumes the role of Teacher.
• Maintains sound developmentally appropriate practices with all children in the Center.
• Attends all required training. Insure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Child Development Associate credential, or be willing to be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years, or have an Associates or Baccalaureate Degree (in any area) or be in a program leading to such a degree, and one year of experience working with preschool children.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work in close proximity to moving vehicles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 

JCEO reserves the right to revise or change job duties or responsibilities as the need arises.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at [email protected].