JCEO is a private, not-for-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEO's mission to alleviate poverty through practical, timely, and innovative services that emphasize and develop problem-solving skills for people.

The Head Start Classroom Aide, under the supervision of the teacher, instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth needed for Kindergarten.

Full time, Non-Exempt Position
Location: On-Site
Rate of Pay: $15.56/hour

BENEFITS

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness 
• Tuition Assistance to meet job requirements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Eligible after One Year of Employment)
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Assists in the implementation of the center’ daily routine
• Supervises the children and center activities in cooperation with the teacher, assistant teacher, and or site staff
• Observes confidentiality according to agency policies and performance standards
• Prepares and cleans the center as necessary
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, to reinforce developmentally appropriate learning concepts
• Attends all required training
• Insures compliance with all Head Start Performance Standards, New York State Daycare Licensing Regulations, health and safety regulations, and JCEO policies and procedures
• Perform all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care
• Models for children at the table during breakfast and lunch
• Assist during transition times between activities
• Prepare and clean up small group art activity
• Set up materials for activities to promote kindergarten readiness

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) and, six months of related experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and to taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org