Preschool Teacher Aide

Join our caring, community focused team and help give kids a Head Start!

Teacher Aide is part of the education team and assists in preschool activities in our South Glens Falls daycare classroom. Works with typically developing preschool age children and/or children with special needs. Schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday- Friday 8:00am-3:00pm for 51 weeks per year. Position offers $15.84 per hour.

Job Duties:

· Assists staff in all classroom or parent and children activities, field trips and outdoor activities.

· Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.

· Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills. Helps keep the classroom and its contents/toys clean and orderly.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

· High School Diploma/GED.

· Experience working in a classroom with preschool children. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

· Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within the initial probationary period and maintain certification.

· Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills.

· Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.

· Must have a valid driver’s license, possess own transportation and be able to drive a company vehicle on roads in varying weather conditions if necessary.

LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization. Help Starts Here.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.84 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Daycare or preschool: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person