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About the Role

CEO is seeking a Teacher Assistant to work as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum, lesson plans, and activities that are meaningful and meet the needs of individual children.

Responsibilities

• Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children.
• Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication.
• Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning.
• Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed.
• Remain up to date on Head Start and childcare licensing regulations.
• Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments.
• Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working with young children
• Currently possess or the commitment to obtain a CDA credential within the agreed upon time
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship
• Applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances.

Work Type

• 35 hours
• 10 month schedule (September- June)

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CDA credential

Salary/Compensations

• $18.94 per hour

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Cash payment for waiving health insurance
• Telemedicine
• PTO and Sick time accruals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 12 paid holidays annually
• December, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation Package
• Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible
• Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program

About the Company

• CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community.
• CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities.
• We are a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.

Equal Opportunity

• We are proud to be an EEO employer.