Preschool Classroom Aide: Head Start (Morris)

Opportunities for Otsego; Town of Morris (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Merit‑based increases and annual COLA

Training and certification opportunities

Job summary

A community service organization located in Morris, NY, is seeking flexible team players for a Head Start position to assist teaching teams in supporting the needs of preschool children. Responsibilities include classroom activity preparation, transportation assistance, and creating a welcoming learning environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, at least one year of experience with preschool children, and a valid New York State driver’s license is preferred. This full-time role offers variable hours per week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with preparation and implementation of classroom activities.
• Accompany bus drivers during morning and afternoon transportation.
• Help maintain proper adult:child ratios and encourage parent involvement.

Skills

Experience with preschool children

Team player

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Opportunities for Otsego (OFO) has been positively impacting low‑income families since 1966 by delivering services, support, and administration across a dozen programs. OFO employees 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 and participates in E‑Verify.

Location: Morris, NY

Job Id: 400

# 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with preparation, implementation, 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 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 to 40 hours per week depending on location. Substitutes work hours as needed by the program. Substitutes are needed in Cooperstown, Morris, Oneonta, Richfield Springs, Schenevus, and Unadilla. Sites may vary 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)