Teacher Assistant

Company: Commission On Economic Opportunity
Location: Rensselaer
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork . CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. Our Head Start Classroom at the Rensselaer Family Resource Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant that will: Work as a team member with classroom staff and families to implement curriculum, lesson plans, and activities that are meaningful and meets the needs of individual children. Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children. Promote positive social interactions among children and model appropriate communication. Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities in various areas of learning. Support small group activities and provide individualized instruction as needed. Remain up to date on Head Start and child care licensing regulations. Assist with completing daily classroom paperwork and conducting child observations and assessments. Encourage and support family involvement in their child's education. Candidate Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Full-time (35 hours per week) Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:00pm that follows 10 month school break schedule and summers off Previous experience working with young children Currently possess or the commitment to obtain a CDA credential within the agreed upon time Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship Other Benefits Include: Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $18.94 per hour A generous paid time off policy and tenure-based accrual Casual Dress Code Telemedicine Employee Assistance Program Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)* Cash option for waiving health insurance Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan* When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution* CEO is a eligible employer and provides employment verification for employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program* CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals. Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join -us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA

Keywords: Commission On Economic Opportunity, Meriden , Teacher Assistant, Education / Teaching , Rensselaer, Connecticut