Our Head Start Classroom at the Rensselaer Family Resource Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant that will:

• Work as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum, lesson plans, and activities that are meaningful and meets the needs of individual children.
• Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children.
• Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication. 
• Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning. 
• Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed. 
• Remain up to date on Head Start and child care licensing regulations.
• Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments.
• Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education.  

Candidate Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Full-time (35 hours per week) Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:00pm that follows 10 month school break schedule and summers off
• Previous experience working with young children
• Currently possess or the commitment to obtain a CDA credential within the agreed upon time
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship

Other Benefits Include:

• Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $18.94 per hour
• A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual
• Casual Dress Code
• Telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)*
• Cash option for waiving health insurance 
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution*
• CEO is a eligible employer and provides employment verification for employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*
• CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals. 

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA