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Preschool Assistant Teacher: Head Start (Cooperstown)

Opportunities for Otsego, Inc.

Cooperstown, NYJobNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Compensation
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Location
Cooperstown, NY
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Preschool CDA

Job overview

Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. is hiring a Preschool Assistant Teacher: Head Start (Cooperstown). Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. is seeking an energetic team player to join its preschool teaching team, where Assistant Teachers promote family well‑being and prepare children for kindergarten and life beyond school.

Key focus areas include Support the lead classroom teacher in developing, organizing, and implementing daily lesson plans, classroom activities, field trips, and special events, Guide children during mealtime, circle time, open play, and classroom transitions, and Conduct health, developmental and educational screenings and assessments.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED/HSED And Current Preschool CDA, Associate's Degree, and 1 Year Experience Working With Pre-School Children. Important skills include Energetic Team Player. Preferred (not required): Developing Lesson Plans, Organizing Classroom Activities, Implementing Classroom Activities, and Conducting Health Screenings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Developing Lesson PlansOrganizing Classroom ActivitiesImplementing Classroom ActivitiesConducting Health ScreeningsConducting Developmental ScreeningsConducting Educational ScreeningsConducting AssessmentsEncouraging Parental ParticipationEnergetic Team Player

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED/HSED or Associate’s DegreeCurrent Preschool CDAOne Year Experience Working With Pre‑School ChildrenValid Unrestricted New York State Driver’s License

Full job description

Preschool Assistant Teacher: Head Start (Cooperstown) Head Start (https://ofoinc.org/find-program/home-based-and-preschool-programs) is seeking an energetic team player to be a part of its preschool teaching team. Assistant Teachers promote family well-being and prepare children for kindergarten and life beyond school by:

  • Supporting the lead classroom teacher in developing, organizing, and implementing daily lesson plans, classroom activities, field trips, and special events

  • Guiding children during mealtime, circle time, open play, and classroom transitions

  • Conducting health, developmental and educational screenings and assessments

  • Encouraging parents to be active participants in their child’s education

This position has school breaks and summers off.

This position has a PENDING HIRE.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED/HSED and current preschool CDA, or Associate’s degree; one year experience working with pre-school children; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license preferred.

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Pay Range Guide:

  • Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements

  • Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

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