Overview
Preschool Teacher Aide – school year Jobs in Greenfield Center, NY at LifeWorks Community Action
Teacher Aide is part of the education team who assists in daily activities and lessons in the daycare classroom. Reports to the Lead Teacher and works with the Lead and the Assistant Teacher to ensure all needs are met for both the children and the program.
Job Duties:
· Assists teaching staff in all classroom and children/parent activities, field trips and outdoor activities.
· Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
· Helps monitor children for bathroom breaks, scheduled activities, playground activities and also at mealtime; eating with the children to encourage and model good nutrition and proper social skills.
· Ensures the classroom and its contents and toys are clean and orderly by the end of the day.
We have a position available in our Greenfield Center site working full time at 35 hours per week for 44 weeks per year (late August to late June).
There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
· High School Diploma/GED.
· Experience working in a classroom with preschool children. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
· Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within the initial probationary period and maintain certification.
· Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism with staff and families in program.
· Provide customer service that is responsive to the unique needs and culture of families, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.
· Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms.
· Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.
· Must have a valid driver’s license, possess own transportation and be able to drive a company vehicle on roads in varying weather conditions if necessary.
LifeWorks Community Action is a community of neighbors helping neighbors build bright and stable futures. We have a strong network of programs to help our neighbors address their immediate needs and overcome the challenges of poverty. If we do not have the support someone is looking for, we make sure they are connected to an organization that does.
LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization. Help Starts Here.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.94 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Daycare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Preschool Teacher Aide – school year
Company: LifeWorks Community Action
Location: Greenfield Center, NY
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