Teacher Assistant

$18.55/hr starting & $2.5k Sign on Bonus: $1250 at end of 4 month Introductory Period and $1250 at the end of the first year!

Unemployment benefits during school breaks and summer months!

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Helping people reclaim the life they deserve

At Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP), we believe in supporting one another as we all work collaboratively towards one common goal - eradicating poverty. By joining our team, you will be joining in the mission to help improve communities, alleviate poverty, and change people's lives. SCAP is an anti-poverty agency dedicated to serving low-income individuals and families who "are in economic, educational or social need.". We recognize the importance of employee satisfaction and will provide you with all the tools you need every step of the way. Here at SCAP, we will provide you with competitive wages, work-life balance, career advancement and an amazing benefits package.

We believe that empowering people is the best way to help families move out of poverty. Come join our team if you're looking to make a positive impact on our local community.

What SCAP offers for you!

• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Company Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with Company Match!
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• AND MORE!

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing on a daily basis the Head Start curriculum and fostering each child’s development socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically, maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment conducive to the growth and development of children.
• Completes the daily classroom housekeeping chores including cleaning tables, sweeping floors, removing trash, and other chores to maintain a clean and orderly classroom for children.
• Works with classroom staff to encourage parent involvement in the classroom and to welcome parents so they feel comfortable and productive as a volunteer in the classroom.
• Stays up to date on CDA credential and/or State Certifications (if applicable) and actively participates in supervisor-approved trainings to continue to learn new techniques and best practices.
• Assists Teacher with the on-going assessment of children.  Observes and takes accurate and professional notes on children and shares information with other team members as appropriate.  Participates in fall planning conference and spring progress report conference, following the lead of the Teacher and providing appropriate, professional feedback to the parent.

Requirements

• Must possess an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, NYS Certification and/or Child Development Associate credential (CDA).
• Direct experience with pre-school children in a classroom setting preferred.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Must provide on a biennial basis a physical from a licensed health care provider, clearing you under New York State Day Care regulations.
• Background check is required prior to employment as required by NYS Day Care regulations and Federal Head Start Performance Standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues related to individuals and families in poverty. Ability to build upon the strengths of those we serve with diverse racial, cultural, social, educational and economic backgrounds, including high risk populations, to provide high-level services and lasting solutions to fit each individuals and family's needs.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and the ability to respond professionally in a fast-paced environment that nurtures children.

If you are a motivated individual and see yourself in this role, please complete our application and we will follow up with you on the next steps of the interview process.

Schenectady Community Action Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, gender identification, military status, and without regard to the disability or handicap of qualified people, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.