Head Start Classroom Aide

Head Start Classroom Aide

Job Category: Education Requisition Number: CLASS002548

Posted: May 19, 2026

Location: Oswego, NY 13069, USA

Pay Range: $16.00 - $20.19 (Grade 11)

Part-Time – 27.5 hours per week / 42 weeks per year

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

Description

We are seeking a caring, energetic Classroom Aide to join our Head Start team! This position supports a vibrant classroom of 3- and 4-year-old children in a fun, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.

We are looking for applicants with:

• A passion for working with young children
• Team-oriented mindset
• Positive, patient, and flexible attitude
• Commitment to creating a fun and supportive classroom environment

About Oswego County Opportunities

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.

OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

Assists with ensuring a safe environment for children in all aspects of the classroom and related activities. Interacts with children, provides supervision and assists with daily activities and routine center operations. Follows all program regulations and program and Agency policies and procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with supervising the children at all times and during the absence of the teachers.
• Provides a pleasant meal time atmosphere.
• Eats with child and role models appropriate table skills and manners.
• Completes appropriate documentation in areas of compliance including attendance and incident reports.
• Adapts well to changes in classroom routine and new situations.
• Participates in a team approach to Early Childhood Education with other staff.
• Performs other related duties to assist with the smooth operation of the classroom.
• Participates in required professional development trainings and meetings.
• Oversees tooth brushing, ensures proper hygiene and sanitation.
• Records observations as assigned using the High/Scope or Creative Curriculum techniques.
• Leads a small group when assigned.
• Assists with all classroom activities.
• Implements recommendations of supervisor(s).
• Assists with general center maintenance including daily cleaning/sanitation.

Job Requirements:

• Must have the desire to work with low income children and families.
• Must be able to work well with pre-schoolers and their parents.
• Must be able to work well in a team-teaching atmosphere.
• Must exhibit good judgment, be organized, flexible, and possess professional attitude.
• Must be able to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner, and be a positive role model to children, parents.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position including lifting and participating in activities with children at their level.
• Must successfully complete and maintain CPR and First Aide Certification(s).
• Must attend Head Start sponsored trainings, meetings as requested.
• Must complete and maintain required training in specific topic areas as assigned; completes a minimum of 30 hours over a two year period.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• 3 months directly related paid or volunteer experience required.

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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