Head Start Teacher Assistant - North Jeff
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Title
Teacher Assistant
ProgramHead Start
ClassificationAcademic Full-Time
Position Grade3 – Child Development Associate (CDA)/Grade 4 – associate’s degree
SalaryGrade 3 - $17.29 per hour / Grade 4 - $17.75 per hour
Job Hours37.5 hours per week (M-F)
Job LocationNorth Jeff I Head Start Program (Evans Mills, NY)
Job SummaryThe Teacher Assistant helps the Master Teacher in planning and implementing appropriate age activities for preschool children; ensuring the safety of the children; and carrying out the Head Start performance standards. This person conducts home visits, assumes the lead role in the classroom during the absence of the Master Teacher, and is responsible for required recordkeeping. The Teacher Assistant is also responsible for bus monitor duties as assigned by the Center Coordinator.
EducationAssociate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required.
ExperienceExperience working in a licensed or registered early childhood setting required.
Required Skills- Supportive and non-judgmental when working with children and families
- Maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information
- Advocate for children and families
- Team player, cooperate with all Head Start staff to provide quality programming
- Observe and record child behaviors, keep accurate detailed records
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
Preference is given to qualified in-house applicants. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; clearances from the NYS Child Abuse Central Register and NYS Office of Children and Family Services at time of hire. Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that they have not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year.
Community Action is a substance‑free workplace and conducts random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking, must be able to bend and kneel to child’s eye level, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations and unemployment benefits during the summer months.
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