Teaching Assistant

Location 300 W. Washington St., Bath, NY, 14810, United States Base Pay $16.5 - $16.75 / Hour Industry Early Childhool Education, Non-Profit, Human Services Description The Teaching Assistant partners with the Certified Teacher in the planning and implementation of daily activities in the pre‑K classroom, adhering to Head Start Performance Standards, NYS Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations and all other applicable program regulations. Working in a team environment, the Teaching Assistant will participate in weekly planning sessions, attend training and meetings as required, ensure a safe and healthy classroom environment, assist in classroom, and program modifications and help with inventory as needed. Teaching Assistants work 37.5 hours per week, following the school year calendar. Summary of Job Duties Make ongoing observations of children’s development and maintain anecdotal records. Ensure implementation of the developed lessons plans and learning objectives as assigned by the teacher. Assist Lead Teacher in utilizing the Teaching Strategies GOLD child outcomes Assessment Tool at each of the three checkpoints. Ideal Skills Strong organizational and basic math skills. Communication and language skills to comprehend documents and other correspondence. Strong computer skills with basic knowledge of Excel Microsoft office and other office equipment such as copier, scanner, fax, etc. Ability to interact with customers from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels of management. Requirements High School diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years related work experience. The Teaching Assistant position prefers a Child Development Associate (CDA). The ideal candidate must have a driver’s license, meeting agency standards and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. A background check will be conducted. As a full‑time Pro Action employee, some of the benefits you are eligible for include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with employer‑based contributions, generous personal and sick leave and more. Interviews are scheduled by the hiring manager for applicants whose qualifications best meet the needs of the department and agency. Summary To apply, Click Here or by submitting a letter of interest, resume and completed employment application to: Human Resources, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. 117 E. Steuben St. Bath, NY 14810, or email to: View email address on click.appcast.io It is the policy of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr