Teaching Assistant/Head Start

2 Open Positions Head Start/Early Head Start Teaching Assistants - $17.25 - $17.75 Job DescriptionMake ongoing observations of childrens development and maintain anecdotal records.Assist lead teacher in utilizing the Teaching Strategies GOLD child outcomes Assessment Tool at each of three required checkpoints.Assist teacher to complete assessments on individual children.Carry out task assignments related to daily preparation of the classroom as per planned activities and learning objectives.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 levels 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 situationsJob RequirementHigh school diploma or equivalent and CDA or related associates degree preferred. The ideal candidate must have a drivers license, meeting agency standards and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125. As a full-time Pro Action employee, some of the benefits you are eligible for include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with employer-based contributions, generous personal and sick Leave and more. Interviews are scheduled by the hiring manager for applicants whose qualifications best meet the needs of the department and agency.Internal Applicants must send an updated resume and cover letter of interest to [email protected] submit a letter of interest, resume, or completed employment application to: Human Resources, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. 117 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810, or email to [email protected] .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.