Preschool Classroom Aide: Head Start; Oneonta - SUCO

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• Comfortable and private breastfeeding/pumping areas

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Location: Oneonta, NY

Job : 373

# of Openings: 2

Head Start is seeking flexible team players to assist our teaching teams in meeting the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional needs of preschool children.

As Classroom Aide you will:

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