Early Head Start Teaching Assistant

Overview: Recap, Inc. (Regional Economic Community Action Program) is seeking Early Head Start Teaching Assistants in Woodbourne and Monticello, NY. The Infant/Toddler Early Head Start Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teacher in providing high-quality, responsive care and education to a group of up to eight infants and toddlers. This role works under the guidance of the Teacher to promote childrens health, safety, and developmental progress in alignment with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), NYS Child Day Care Regulations, and agency policies. The Teacher Assistant fosters positive relationships with children and families, implements activities as directed, and assists in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. Responsibilities: Assist the Teacher in preparing lesson plans and materials aligned with Creative Curriculum, ELOF, and NYS Early Learning Guidelines. Maintain health and safety practices (e.g., safe sleep, sanitation, hazard checks) in accordance with HSPPS and OCFS. Engage in responsive caregiving routines including arrival, feeding, diapering/toileting, rest, and transitions, ensuring supervision and safety. Collaborate with the Teacher, Education Manager, Health and Family Services staff, and specialists to meet individual child needs. Skills required to perform the job: Planning Family Partnerships Program Implementation Communication and record keeping Requirements High School Diploma or GED 1 Year Experience Physical Exam Reference Check Background Check Shift, Salary, and Benefits: This is a Full-Time position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $19.00-$21.00 hourly, Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and 401K/Retirement. To apply email resume to Rachael Cox at [email protected].