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JCEO Center Support Assistant in Malone, New York
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 Center Support Assistant is responsible for assuming the role of the assistant teacher or cook in their absence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out goals, policies and activities in the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Complies with all Health and Safety Regulations. Carries out daily programming and completes all activities as appropriate to daily placement. Assists with curriculum planning, evaluation, and assists in the implementation of the centers routine as appropriate to placement site. Observes confidentiality according to agency policy and performance standards. Identifies and reports suspected child abuse as per Head Start procedure. Assists the Nutrition Service area, in training parents about the appropriate use and preparation of food and its nutritional value. When assigned, assists center staff in parent contact information. Communicates to families, in regard to scheduled events, or updating needed information. Assists centers with In Kind collecting procedures and organizing visitor sign in sheets. Maintains and updates the Substitute Handbooks for all centers. Files, types, copies and collates on a needed basis. Performs all duties, in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc. Performs all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Child Development Associate credential, or be willing to be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years, or have an Associates or Baccalaureate Degree (in any area) or be in a program leading to such a degree), and one year of experience working with preschool children.
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.