Preschool Classroom Aide

Position
Classroom Aide
Position Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a plan to work towards a CDA required.
• Experience working with young children preferred
• OCFS Clearance
• Physical with Mantoux Tuberculin test
• Ability to perform physical weight bearing demands as related to the required job tasks

Category
Education
Description
ANTICIPATED FALL OPENING
Preschool Classroom Aide
SCCDC is currently recruiting for a Classroom Aide position for the 2026 - 2027 program year. Supervise children in the classroom, gym and playground. Play, read and interact with preschoolers in our Head Start program. Assist with classroom management, mealtimes, gross motor, and toileting. Help to maintain a safe and clean environment. This is a part-year position offering a generous leave time package including sick and personal time, plus holidays, snow days and school breaks.
Qualifications : CDA (Child Development Associate) or High School Diploma or equivalent with a plan to obtain CDA within two years of hire.
All SCCDC positions require three (3) written Letters of Reference, OCFS Clearance and Current Physical with Tuberculosis test.
Pay Rate : $16.50 - $17.59
$500 Signing Bonus Eligible!
Benefits :
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Leave including Snow Days & School Recesses
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance*
• Employer Sponsored Short-term Disability Insurance*
• 401(k) Plan*
• Simplified Employee Pension*
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Eligibility requirements apply
EOE
I. TITLE : Classroom Aide
II. REPORTS TO: Head Teacher
III. HOURS PER WEEK: 30
IV. GENERAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist the classroom team to implement a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate classroom experience in accordance with the agency curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with parents, encouraging them to participate in all aspects of the Head Start Program.
• Implement teaching and behavior support practices associated with the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children.

V. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education and School Readiness
Assist the Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher in facilitating quality classroom experiences that support SCCDC School Readiness Goals.
Family and Community Engagement
Support Family Engagement in all aspects of the Head Start program.

• Foster the belief in in parents that they are their child's best teachers and reinforce these concepts with practical suggestions for development.
• Contribute to a welcoming environment for families through respectful and friendly interactions.

Health & Safety
Incorporate health practices, to include but not limited to, handwashing, toothbrushing, family style meals and toileting into the daily routine of the classroom.
Partner with the classroom team to support the individual health needs of children and families.

• Ensure all Health Care and Allergy Plans are strictly adhered to in the classroom. Ensure allergies are posted as required and communicated to all staff assigned to the classroom.

Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.
Implement the Supervision of Children Procedure to ensure all children are always supervised.
Mental Health & Disabilities Services
Implement appropriate, trauma informed, classroom management techniques, in accordance with the SCCDC Behavior Management Policy.
Work as a Member of the SCCDC, Inc. Team

• Represent the agency mission and values in all aspects of your work.
• Support the culture of continuous improvement and data driven decision making.
• Demonstrate principles of the agency's Trauma-Informed approach when interacting with families, children, and staff.
• Integrate the Family Engagement Framework into all areas of program development and service delivery.
• Submit all required records and complete all assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Adhere to agency confidentiality policy, comply with mandated child abuse and maltreatment requirements, and implement all agency policies, procedures and structures.
• Participate in professional development activities, attending all staff meetings and trainings as requested.
• Complete all other duties assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Open Date
7/30/2026
About the Organization
Schoharie County was one of the pilot locations for Project Head Start in 1965 as a kindergarten readiness program developed as part of Lyndon B. Johnson's 'War on Poverty'. More than 55 years later, SCCDC is a Head Start grantee, serving Schoharie County with services ranging from Early Head Start for Expecting Families through Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Despite the many years that have gone by, SCCDC is still focused on preparing children and their families for success in school and beyond.
Head Start is federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Family Services to provide services to low-income children and families with a focus on early learning, health, and family well-being. Programs partner with families, as the family is the first and best teacher of their children.
Pre-Kindergarten programs are funded through local school districts through the New York State Department of Education.
EOE Statement
SCCDC, Inc. is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. To that end, the Agency is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship or immigration status, religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), consumer credit history, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. The Agency is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
The Agency will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner. The Agency will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. The Agency prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
This position is currently accepting applications.