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Commission on Economic Opportunity

Program Assistant

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,041 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview of CEO:
CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We are looking for individuals who share and demonstrate our core values of Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, and Teamwork. Through our wide range of programs and services, CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
Overview of Team:
CEOs Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities. We are a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.
Position Summary:
CEO is seeking a Program Assistant to provide classroom, building, program, and administrative support services to the Head Start program to ensure effective and efficient operations within the assigned location.
Job Description:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform a broad variety of administrative tasks to support the Center/location, as assigned.

Work collaboratively with the site supervisor to provide classroom and site support coverage to assigned classrooms and locations. Communicate positively and effectively with parents, children, and colleagues while maintaining confidentiality.

Work effectively with the Center Manager/Site Supervisor to be an active participant in meetings and events and demonstrate effective communication skills. Assist with collection and entering data into the computer, utilizing appropriate database.

Assist with the completion of program reporting, data collection, and other administrative tasks, as assigned.

Upkeep of building office equipment and ordering of supplies.

Work with CEO programs and staff, as well as community agencies, to refer families to CEO programs and services as appropriate.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong Computer Skills, including a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. An ability to work independently and to manage multiple priorities. Possess prior clerical experience. Valid and clear NYS Drivers License.

Compensation and Benefits information:$19 per hour
  • 35 hours a week10-month schedule (September
  • June
  • Follows Troy City School District CalendarHealthcare, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible spending and dependent care accountsCash payment for waiving health insuranceTelemedicinePTO and Sick time accrualsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan12 paid holidays annuallyDecember, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation PackageEmployer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible.
Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness ProgramPlease note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. We are proud to be an EEO employer.
Apply:
https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/.
Call:
518-272-6012, ext. 284