Head Start Teaching Assistant

Pro Action's Head Start Program is accepting applications for Teaching Assistant position at our Penn Yan Head Start location. Teaching Assistants work full time (37.5 hours per week), 10 months per year (school year calendar) and are eligible for benefits that include generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays, health insurance and a retirement plan with employer contributions. The Teaching Assistant partners with the Certified Teacher and other classroom staff in the planning and implementation of daily activities in the preschool classroom, while adhering to Head Start Performance standards, New York State Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations and all other applicable program regulations. Will be responsible for recording observations of children's development and supporting child health screenings. 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 level of management. Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form, Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 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, work to establish positive relationships with families, assist in classroom and program modifications and help with inventory as needed. The Teaching Assistant position requires an associate degree or child Development Associate (CDA) or current enrollment in a program leading to a CDA or associate's degree and experience in a preschool program setting. A valid driver's license meeting agency standards and passing multiple background checks are also required. 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: jobs@proactioninc.org 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.