Teacher Assistant

Description:

CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of:  Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. 

Our Lansingburgh Family Resource Center is seeking a Head Start Teacher that will:

• Promote children’s development and learning through the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum  
• Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior  
• Build positive relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication, creating a welcoming environment, respecting diversity, and encouraging parent participation in the center 

Candidate Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 730am-3pm (10 Month Position)
• 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

Other Benefits Include:

• 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years and a shortened Friday workday during the summer.
• A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual.
• Casual Dress Code
• Free Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)*
• Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)*
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution*
• CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*
• CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals.

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA

Responsibilities:

• Promote children’s development and learning through the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum  
• Use age-appropriate and positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behavior  
• Build positive relationships with staff and families through positive and professional communication, creating a welcoming environment, respecting diversity, and encouraging parent participation in the center  

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