Preschool Classroom Aide: Head Start (Cooperstown)

Opportunities for Otsego; Village of Cooperstown (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities for Otsego in Cooperstown, NY seeks flexible team players to support Head Start teaching teams in meeting the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs of preschool children.

Assist teachers with preparation, implement and cleanup of daily activities, and accompany bus drivers during morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off of enrolled children. Substitutes may work varied hours across sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED required or preferred.
• One year of experience working with preschool children.
• Valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with preparation, implement and cleanup of daily classroom activities.
• Accompany bus drivers during morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off of enrolled children.
• Create a welcoming learning environment by helping to maintain proper adult:child ratios, promoting safe exploration for children, and encouraging parent involvement.

Job description

Location: Cooperstown, NY

Job Id:430

# of Openings:1

Head Start is seeking flexible team players to assist our teaching teams in meeting the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional needs of preschool children.

• Assist teachers with preparation, implement and cleanup of daily classroom activities
• Accompany bus drivers during morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off of enrolled children
• Create a welcoming learning environment by helping to maintain proper adult:child ratios, promoting safe exploration for children, and encouraging parent involvement

This position has school breaks and summer off.

Full-time positions work 25 hours/week to 40 hours/week depending on location.

Substitutes work hours as needed by the program. Substitutes needed in Cooperstown, Morris, Oneonta, Richfield Springs, Schenevus, and Unadilla. Sites can vary from day to day.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED/HSED; 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)