Preschool Assistant Teacher: Head Start (Oneonta - SUCO)

Opportunities for Otsego; Tesuque Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Health, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and certification opportunities

Talkspace Go resources

Merit-based increases and COLA

Training and certification support

Technology-rich environment

Breastfeeding/pumping areas

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join its preschool team in Oneonta, NY. This role involves supporting the lead teacher in organizing daily activities and guiding children during transitions. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED/HSED, a valid preschool CDA or Associate's degree, and experience with young children. Opportunities for professional growth and a positive work environment are offered. Join us to promote family well-being and help prepare children for success.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with preschool children.
• Valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license preferred.
• Valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans.
• Guide children during classroom activities and transitions.
• Conduct health and educational screenings.
• Encourage parents to be active participants in their child’s education.

Skills

Team player

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Current preschool CDA or Associate's degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Opportunities for Otsego - also known as OFO - has been positively impacting the lives of low-income individuals and families since 1966. Our diverse team of hardworking and talented individuals deliver services, support and administration in over a dozen programs. OFO employees gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helpings to change lives in our community and are offered:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program, including FREE Talkspace Go resources
• Merit-based increases and annual COLA
• Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities
• A technology-rich environment
• Comfortable and private breastfeeding/pumping areas

Opportunities for Otsego is an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities for Otsego participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all newly hired employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

How to Apply

Start your career at Opportunities for Otsego by clicking one of the positions listed below for details and to apply. If you are interested in multiple positions, it is recommended to apply in the order of interest.

Completed applications are acknowledged via email. Hiring managers will contact candidates whom they wish to interview. OFO respectfully asks applicants not to call the agency regarding the status of their application.

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Location: Oneonta, NY

Job Id:381

# of Openings:1

Head Start is seeking an energetic team player to be a part of its preschool teaching team. Assistant Teachers promote family well-being and prepare children for kindergarten and life beyond school by:

• Supporting the lead classroom teacher in developing, organizing, and implementing daily lesson plans, classroom activities, field trips, and special events
• Guiding children during mealtime, circle time, open play, and classroom transitions
• Conducting health, developmental and educational screenings and assessments
• Encouraging parents to be active participants in their child’s education

This position has school breaks and summers off.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED/HSED and current preschool CDA, or Associate’s degree; one year experience working with pre-school children; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license preferred.

• Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
• Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)