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Preschool Teacher Assistant

Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Date Posted: 04/15/2021
Location: Nassau, New York
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Description:

The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) has an opening for a full-time Preschool Teacher Assistant located at our Schodack Family Resource Center. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist teacher with classroom management 
  • Assist in the completion of required classroom paperwork
  • Promote children’s development and learning through developmentally appropriate curriculum 
  • Use positive guidance strategies to teach, encourage, and redirect inappropriate classroom behaviors 
  • Build positive relationships with staff members, families and children

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential 
  •  Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office programs
  • Knowledge of age-appropriate early childhood development stages and expectations
  • Desire to work with young children 

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to the above): 

  • Previous experience working in an educational setting

Application Instructions:

Please apply online via our online career center, https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/

Call:  518-272-6012, ext. 301

Email: ceohr@ceoempowers.org

Additional Information:

Check out our benefit package!  CEO offers:

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Free access to a telemedicine provider
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional development during work hours
  • Paid Planning time off for classroom staff 
  • Consideration for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please note:  applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances, which include fingerprints, New York State Child Abuse clearances, a physical, TB Test, and/or pre-employment drug screen.

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