Head Start Support Staff

Head Start Support Staff/10-Month, Stewart Park $16-$16.25/hour

Description

Pro Action’s Head Start Program is accepting applications for Classroom Support Staff in our Stewart Park Classroom. The successful candidate will have direct daily interaction with children and assist with implementing classroom and small group activities. As a Classroom Support Staff, you are a valued member of the classroom team working with young children and building strong relationships with families within the community. 

Job Duties

Mak on-going observations of children’s development and maintain anecdotal records.

Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and learning environment.

Supervise and interact with children during planned classroom activities such as indoor/outdoor play, large or small group instruction, circle-time, mealtimes, cleanup, etc.

Ideal Skills

Basic organizational and basic math skills.

Communication and language skills to comprehend documents and other correspondence.

Basic computer skills with basic knowledge o Excel Microsoft Office and other office equipment such as copier, scanner, fax, etc.

Ability to interact with customers from a variety of backgrounds.

Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form.

Job Requirement

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

The ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license, meeting agency standards per position 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.

To apply, Click Here or by submitting a letter of interest, resume and completed employment application to: Human Resources, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. 117 E. Steuben St.  Bath, NY  14810, or email to: jobs@proactioninc.org

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.