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Teacher Assistant (Part-Time)
Overview of CEO
CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We are looking for individuals who share and demonstrate our core values of Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, and Teamwork. Through our wide range of programs and services, CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
Overview of Team
CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities. We are a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.
Position Summary
CEO is seeking a Teacher Assistant (Part time) that works as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum, lesson plans, and activities that are meaningful and meet the needs of individual children.
- 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.
- Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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
Compensation and Benefits information:
- $18 per hour- 20 hours per week (10am-2pm) and 10 months (September-June)
- Follows Troy City School District calendar
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Cash payment for waiving health insurance
- Telemedicine
- PTO and Sick time accruals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 12 paid holidays annually
- December, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation Package
- Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible
- Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program
Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances.
We are proud to be an EEO employer. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/. Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 284
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