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Preschool Assistant Teacher: Head Start (Unadilla)

Opportunities for Otsego, Inc.

Unadilla, NYJobNo compensation foundPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Unadilla, NY
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. is hiring a Preschool Assistant Teacher: Head Start (Unadilla). The Preschool Assistant Teacher supports the lead classroom teacher in developing, organizing, and implementing daily lesson plans, activities, and events. This role guides children during various classroom routines and conducts health, developmental, and educational screenings. The Assistant Teacher also encourages parents to actively participate in their child's education, preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.

Key focus areas include Support lead classroom teacher in developing daily lesson plans, Organize and implement classroom activities, field trips, and special events, and Guide children during mealtime, circle time, open play, and transitions.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED/HSED, Preschool CDA, and Associate’s Degree. Preferred (not required): Developing Lesson Plans, Organizing Classroom Activities, Implementing Daily Lesson Plans, and Guiding Children.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Developing Lesson PlansOrganizing Classroom ActivitiesImplementing Daily Lesson PlansGuiding ChildrenConducting Health ScreeningsConducting Developmental ScreeningsConducting Educational ScreeningsConducting AssessmentsEncouraging Parent Participation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED/HSED and Current Preschool CDA or Associate's Degree1 Year Experience Working With Pre-School ChildrenValid Unrestricted New York State Driver's License

Full job description

Preschool Assistant Teacher: Head Start (Unadilla) 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. 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.

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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