Pro Action's Head Start Program is accepting applications for Teaching Assistant position at our Penn Yan Head Start location.
Teaching Assistants work full time (37.5 hours per week), 10 months per year (school year calendar) and are eligible for benefits that include generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays, health insurance and a retirement plan with employer contributions.
The Teaching Assistant partners with the Certified Teacher and other classroom staff in the planning and implementation of daily activities in the preschool classroom, while adhering to Head Start Performance standards, New York State Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations and all other applicable program regulations. Will be responsible for recording observations of children's development and supporting child health screenings.
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 level 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 situations.