Position
Substitute
Position Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Description
URGENTLY SEEKING
Substitute Classroom Aides
Assist in providing developmentally appropriate classroom experiences for children in our Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. Able to follow the lead teacher's directions for working in the classroom. Help supervise the children as they play inside and out on the playground. Assist with mealtimes, diapering/toileting, and engage in activities. Must maintain agency confidentiality policy and model appropriate behavior by acting professionally with parents, children and staff.
All SCCDC positions require three letters of reference, OCFS Clearance and Medical Statement with Tuberculosis test and a High School Diploma or equivalent. EOE
Rate of Pay: $16.00
Implement teaching and behavior support practices associated with the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children.
Education and School Readiness
Assist the classroom in facilitating quality classroom experiences that support SCCDC School Readiness Goals.
Family and Community Engagement
Contribute to a welcoming environment for families through respectful and friendly interactions.
Health & Safety
Assist with health practices, to include but not limited to, handwashing, toothbrushing, family style meals and toileting into the daily routine of the classroom.
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
Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time
Open Date
7/10/2026
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.
Substitute
Position Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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.
Education
Description
URGENTLY SEEKING
Substitute Classroom Aides
Assist in providing developmentally appropriate classroom experiences for children in our Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. Able to follow the lead teacher's directions for working in the classroom. Help supervise the children as they play inside and out on the playground. Assist with mealtimes, diapering/toileting, and engage in activities. Must maintain agency confidentiality policy and model appropriate behavior by acting professionally with parents, children and staff.
All SCCDC positions require three letters of reference, OCFS Clearance and Medical Statement with Tuberculosis test and a High School Diploma or equivalent. EOE
Rate of Pay: $16.00
- TITLE: Substitute
- REPORTS TO: Center Director/Manager
- HOURS PER WEEK: Varies
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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.
- GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement teaching and behavior support practices associated with the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children.
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Education and School Readiness
Assist the classroom in facilitating quality classroom experiences that support SCCDC School Readiness Goals.
Family and Community Engagement
Contribute to a welcoming environment for families through respectful and friendly interactions.
Health & Safety
Assist with health practices, to include but not limited to, handwashing, toothbrushing, family style meals and toileting into the daily routine of the classroom.
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
Part-Time
Open Date
7/10/2026
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.