Substitute Paraeducator - Part Time, Flexible

Part-Time Substitute Position
Looking for a flexible way to earn extra money, gain experience, and spend your day making young children smile?
Make a DifferenceOne Preschool Day at a Time!
Join OCO Head Start as a Substitute Classroom Aide! Spend your day reading stories, joining classroom activities, helping with routines, and supporting children as they learn, play, and grow.
Flexible opportunities based on your availability
A schedule that follows the school calendar
A great way to get your foot in the door at OCO Head Start Opportunities to move into a regular Classroom Aide position or grow into other roles
Bring your energy, patience, and positive attitudewe will help you learn the rest!
Apply today to join the OCO Head Start substitute team!
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 Federal and State regulations as well as Agency Policies and Procedures.
Assists with supervising the children at all times and during the absence of the teachers.
Serves lunch and eats with the children; 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.
Oversees tooth brushing, ensures proper hygiene and sanitation.
Records observations as assigned using the High/Scope or Creative Curriculum techniques.
Assists with general center maintenance including daily cleaning/sanitation.
Must have the desire to work with low income children and families.
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 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 attend Head Start sponsored trainings, meetings as requested.
Must complete and maintain required training in specific topic areas as assigned; High School Diploma or GED; 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.