Head Start EPK Teacher Aide; -room), Syracuse west side

Job in City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA

Listing for: PEACE, Inc.

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16.38 USD Hourly USD 16.38 HOUR

Position: Head Start EPK Teacher Aide (3-year-old classroom), Syracuse west side
Location: City of Syracuse

Head Start EPK Teacher Aide (3-year-old classroom), Syracuse west side

SCHEDULE: Full-time, school days 7:30am to 3:30pm.
Temporary unpaid layoff each summer with unemployment benefits, and paid leave for all school-year holidays and breaks plus additional accumulated paid leave.

STARTING PAY RATE: $16.38 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED. One year of experience working with preschoolers in a group setting. Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that all children assigned to classroom are supervised at all times. Perform regular counts of assigned children to ensure that all are accounted for.

Assist the classroom team as needed in implementing a child-centered, quality early childhood program.

Assist in providing a safe, warm and supportive atmosphere that will help support each child's individual growth and development as well as develop a continuing positive attitude toward learning.

Support the contribution of parent involvement and assist in the implementation of this in all aspects of the educational program.

Have responsibilities riding a school bus as a monitor as assigned.

Assist in completing child observations and data entry.

Report incidents or concerns of child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V PEACE, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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