Head Start Support Staff/10-Month

## Overview As a full-time Pro Action employee, some of the benefits you are eligible for include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with employer-based contributions, generous personal and sick Leave and more. Please apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, completed [employment application](http://proactioninc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Pro-Action-Employment-Application-NY-22.Oct_.21-1.pdf) to: Human Resources, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. 117 E. Steuben St. Bath, NY 14810 or email to: [Jobs@proactioninc.org](mailto:Jobs@proactioninc.org).*It is the policy of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.* ## Description Pro Action’s Head Start Program is accepting applications for **Support Staff/10-month** in our Smith Elementary School **Classroom**. **Summary of Job Duties** Assist in supporting social and emotional development and providing positive guidance. Supervise and interact with children during planned classroom activities such as indoor/outdoor play, large or small group instruction, circle time, mealtimes, clean up, etc. Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, learning environment. **Ideal skills** - Basic organizational and basic math skills. - Communication and language skills to comprehend documents and other correspondence. - Basic computer skills with basic knowledge of Excel Microsoft office and other office equipment such as copier, scanner, fax etc... - Ability to interact with customers from a variety of backgrounds. - Capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written and oral form. ## Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license, meeting agency standards per position and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125.