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Are you looking to start your career or move into a new position?

If so, Head Start / Early Head Start is looking for YOU! We currently have career opportunities across the program in Batavia.

Preschool Teacher (Teacher Assistant Equivalent) – Batavia

Responsibilities: Works cooperatively with/at direction of classroom Lead Teacher to promote each child’s total development. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports at direction of Lead Teacher. School year, 40 hours per week.

Requirements: Preschool CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education AND experience working with children. Candidates with 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related eld AND enrolled in 1) a CDA credential program that will be complete within 1 year OR 2) a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree may be considered.

Toddler Primary Caregiver – Batavia

Responsibilities: Plans and provides high quality care giving services, education and referrals to children (18-36 months) and families through classroom and home visiting services. Interacts with parents and supports their role as their children’s primary teachers. Maintains accurate screening, ongoing assessment, classroom, educational and family contact records and prepares reports at direction of program Leadership Team. Year-round, 40 hours per week. Requirements: Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential with training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Candidates currently enrolled in a CDA or related program that will be completed within 1 year may be considered. Two years’ experience related to caring for children, one of which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers.

Teacher Assistant (Aide) & Cleaner - Batavia

Responsibilities: Direct work with children in classroom, on bus and performing tasks such as sanitizing. Entry level positions for those interested in early childhood education. Responsible for basic janitorial tasks including classrooms and common areas. School year, 32.5 hours per week. Requirements: High school diploma required. Some experience with children age birth – preschool is expected and some janitorial skills preferred.

Kitchen Assistant - Batavia

Responsibilities: Assists in preparation and delivery of meals for children. Washes dishes, pots and pans, cleans and sanitizes kitchen; cover for Cook in his/her absence; may include heavy li ing (50 lbs.), bending and li ing. School year, 33 hours per week.

Requirements: High School diploma required, previous kitchen experience preferred. Qualify for agency approved driver status and own vehicle.

Substitutes (Teacher Assistant, Cleaner, Kitchen Assistant) – Albion, Batavia, Kendall, Medina Temporary Positions: A er training and shadowing, works with children and performs other duties at site. High school diploma required. Some experience with children preferred. Opportunity to apply for other positions as available with training and experience.

Our Sta :

• Work cooperatively within their site to promote each child & family’s total development

• Interact with parents and support their role as their children’s primary teachers

• Make a di erence every single day

We O er:

• Guaranteed Hours (Except Substitutes)

• Vacation & Sick Time

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (Full-Time Positions)

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Professional Development Hours

• Holidays O (Paid for Full-Time Positions)

• Year-round & School Year Positions (may be eligible for unemployment during breaks)

We are Looking For Candidates Who:

• Hold educational and experiential quali cations for the position applying for.

• Read and write commensurate with required duties (planning, newsletters, reports)

• Will pass NYS physical for day care licensing requirements

• Can be cleared through NYS Central Register for Child Abuse, NYS Justice System and Department of Justice ngerprinting

• ARE LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

RESPOND BY: August 11, 2023

Note: Internal Candidates may respond with a letter of interest and resume.

Akima Global Services is seeking for the Batavia, NY location

ARMED DETENTION OFFICERS (Part-Time)

Must be at least 21 years old

CDL Class B with Passenger & Airbrake Endorsement

NYS valid pistol permit holder

DETENTION OFFICERS (Part-Time)

Must be at least 21 years old • Will Train

Starting pay: $33.62/hour

$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS upon completion of probation

Please apply at akima.com/careers

Questions may contact Lori at 585-344-6553

Majors That Might Help You Get Hired

As the cost of college tuition continues to rise and the job market grows increasingly competitive, college students are giving greater consideration to their prospects of being hired before choosing a major. A 2015 study commissioned by the National Association of Colleges and Employers asked 201 employers, including companies like Aetna, Macy’s and Procter & Gamble, which degrees are most in demand, even distinguishing between the most in demand bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates. The following are the results of that study, courtesy of the NACE.

Most in demand bachelor’s degrees:

1. Accounting

2. Computer Science

3. Finance

4. Business Administration/ Management

5. Mechanical Engineering

Most in demand master’s degrees:

1. Computer Science

2. Electrical Engineering

3. Mechanical Engineering

4. Information Sciences & Systems

5. Business Administration

Most in demand doctorate degrees:

1. Electrical Engineering

2. Computer Science

3. Software Engineering

4. Computer Engineering

5. Mechanical Engineering