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About the Role

ACAP is hiring full-time Teacher Assistants for 10-month or year-round positions in preschool and Early Head Start classrooms. You will work closely with teachers to create nurturing environments where children can grow, learn, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Help teachers plan and execute engaging, age-appropriate curriculum for preschool classrooms (children ages 3-5) or Early Head Start classrooms (infants and toddlers).
• Assist with child education plans, assessments, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy environment, ensuring adequate supervision in all indoor/outdoor activities and compliance with all safety and licensing standards.
• Support relationship building with parents/guardians to ensure every child’s growth, development, and well-being are supported both in and out of the classroom.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a preschool classroom, child care, daycare, or other early childhood education setting.
• CDA credential is strongly recommended.
• An associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or associated field (at least 15 hours of ECE coursework) with a minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred.
• Bi- or Multi-lingual skills are a plus.

Location

• Albany County, New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• 10-month positions
• Year-round positions
• 30-35 hours per week

Experience Level

• 1 year of experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (GED)
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or associated field (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $18.96 per hour

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Sick and Personal Leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Summers and school breaks off
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Free Childhood Development Associate (CDA) certification

About the Company

• Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP) is a community action agency serving individuals and families living in poverty for nearly 60 years.
• Our services are administered through three departments: Career and Community Services, Early Childhood Education, and Energy Services.
• Each year, ACAP fosters opportunities for self-empowerment and enrichment in the lives of thousands of young children and families.
• Our mission is to partner with families and communities to expand opportunities and build stronger networks to foster upward economic mobility.

Equal Opportunity

• We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace.