Make a difference in a family's life!
We are expanding our preschool program. VOA Upstate New York's Children's Center services provide educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness for children 6 weeks through 12 years old. VOA Upstate New York Children's Center provides educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness. The center serves more than 200 children and families on an annual basis.
Classroom Aide Preschool
JOB SUMMARY
As a Classroom Aide at VOA, you would help to provide for all aspects of care and education in a Pre-K classroom. Working as a team, Classroom Aides together with Lead teachers ensure we are able to meet each child’s individual needs.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES
- Assists in providing active, fully engaged supervision of the children at all times.
- Provide coverage in any classroom as needed to maintain ratios.
- Help to meet each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
- Assist in maintaining classroom cleanliness and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including state child care licensing regulations, accreditation standards and Pre-Kindergarten standards.
- Organize and Implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities under the direction of the classroom teacher, reinforcing educational goals, attending to the individual needs of the children.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma, required
- Minimum of one year of classroom experience with the applicable age range, required
- Child Development Associate (CDA), preferred
- Ability to bass OCFS Complete Background Check including SEL, SCR
- Knowledge of NYS OCFS regulations strongly desired
VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
- 403(b), & more!
Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of one year of classroom experience with the applicable age range
- Ability to pass OCFS Complete Background Check including SEL, SCR
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Knowledge of NYS OCFS regulations
What We Do
Volunteers of America Upstate New York is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to helping individuals and families break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential. The organization provides long-term solutions to homelessness, addiction, and incarceration through comprehensive programs, including safe housing and support services, childhood education, and reentry programs across Upstate New York to foster self-reliance and stability.
