Teacher Aide Substitutes. Job in Watertown Top Essex Careers

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 hr@.