Substitute Classroom Aide/Caregiver - OCO : Job Details

About Oswego County Opportunities:Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY:Fills in as needed in the assigned classroom or program area, which may include teaching, cooking or cleaning.In the classroom, assists the teaching staff with classroom activities and daily routines.When assigned to cooking or cleaning, carries out duties assigned by the Cook, Food Service Assistant or Teaching staff.Works on a temporary or substitute basis. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Classroom:

• Assist with the smooth operation of the classroom
• Assists with the supervision of children at all times.
• Assists in classroom activities and routines, i.e. toileting, tooth brushing, table setting, lunch/snack cleanup etc.
• Assists with small group, large group and circle time activities.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and other areas of compliance including attendance and incident reports.
• Adapts well to changes in classroom routine and new situations.
• Assists in the preparation and serving of snacks and lunch and models appropriate table skills and manners.
• Assists with general center maintenance.
• Implements suggestions from supervisors and/or lead classroom staff.

Cooking:

• Fills in for the Cook or Cook Aide in their absence.
• Follows regular menu or emergency menu as instructed.
• Cooks meals following food sanitation regulations.
• Serves food and cleans up.

Cleaning:

• Carries out cleaning duties according to center schedule/checklist and instructions.

All areas:

• Attends related meetings, staff meetings and required trainings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the desire to work with low income children and families.
• Must be able to work well with pre-school children and their parents.
• Must be able to work well in a team-teaching atmosphere and be flexible with work assignments.
• Must exhibit good judgment.
• Must be able to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner, and be a positive role model.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position including lifting and participating in activities with children at their level.
• Must complete and maintain required training in specific topic areas as assigned; completes a minimum of 30 hours over a two year period.
• Must become familiar with classroom curriculums and procedures.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED; and
• Must have 3-6 months prior related experience and or volunteer experience.

Hours vary Monday - Friday from 7 am - 5 pm based on need and availability.Grade 5Candidates in this position fills planned and unplanned staff absences. Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.