Teacher Aide jobs in Troy, NY

Are you ready to start your career in Early Childhood Education? This is the ideal position to get you started! We will even pay for your training to obtain the CDA credential! If you are looking to work with children and want to join an agency that feels more like a family, then apply today!

LEAP places a strong emphasis on the value of diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Floater Teacher’s Aide is directly responsible to the Lead Teacher and assists the teaching team in ensuring that the classroom is in compliance with the Performance Standards and with the L.E.A.P. Head Start/Early Head Start Comprehensive Program Plan. It is the understanding and expectation of this organization that all employees will take the opportunity to contribute to the overall success and mission of the agency above and beyond the basic requirements of their job.

Floater Teacher’s Aide’s supports both the Toddler Room and the Preschool Room as needed.

Salary: $15.62/hr. Hours per week: 20

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Early Childhood Certification or CDA credential preferred
• An understanding of young children and low-income families, and an appreciation of parents as the primary educators of their children.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.62 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience do you have working with low income families?
• Do you have a valid Childhood Development Associate credential or are you willing to obtain one? (We will provide the training.)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person