Assistant Teacher

Overview

Salary: $21.24-$22.72/hr.

Position Summary:

Early Childhood (EC) Division at Children's Aid (CA) is founded on the belief that strong communities are built by children and families who have the access and skills and choice to create pathways to their success. The Early Childhood Department serves over 700 low-income children ages 0-5 and their families in schools and community centers throughout Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx through a combination of Federal, State and City funding.

We believe that strong communities are built by children and families who have access, skills and choice to create pathways to their success.

Each Assistant Teacher will work with their teaching team to ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones through the implementation of evidence-based curricula, individualized support, and high-quality learning environments. Assistant Teachers will focus on making sure that all the children and families will be ready to be successful in Kindergarten and in life while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations are met or exceeded.

Essential Duties: Under the direct supervision of the site's Education Director, the Assistant Teacher's responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher with the following:

• Strategic Oversight
  • Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies that align with educational goals and organizational standards.
• Curriculum Implementation
  • Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that leads to children's school readiness
  • Create an environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster growth and development
  • Design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum which provides opportunities for children's meaningful exploration
  • Provide responsive care to all children through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision
• Classroom Preparation
  • Prepare and organize materials and resources needed for daily lessons, activities, and projects
  • Set up and maintain an inviting and conducive learning environment, including the arrangement of learning centers and displays
• Small Group Instruction
  • Conduct small group activities under the guidance of the lead teacher to reinforce lesson concepts and provide additional support to students as needed
  • Monitor and assess student progress during small group sessions, providing feedback to the lead teacher
• Individualized Instruction
  • Work one-on-one with students who may require extra assistance, ensuring they receive personalized attention to meet their specific learning needs
  • Collaborate with the lead teacher to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodate students with diverse abilities
• Behavioral Support
  • Support the lead teacher in maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment by reinforcing classroom rules and expectations
  • Address behavioral challenges by employing positive reinforcement strategies and seeking guidance from the lead teacher or school administration
• Technology Integration
  • Support the integration of technology tools into the curriculum, helping students with educational software and assisting in managing technology resources within the classroom.
• Record Maintenance, Screening and Assessment
  • Assist in the administration and scoring of assessments to track student progress and contribute to the overall assessment process
  • Provide feedback to the lead teacher on student performance and areas that may require additional focus
  • Oversee and maintain accurate records on each child including overseeing screening and assessment tools
  • Observe and document students' development to request additional support from lead teacher and or Educational Director
• Family Engagement
  • Encourage parent involvement and communication through newsletters, bulletin boards, classroom events, center-wide activities, and an open-door policy
  • Participate in home visits, Parent/Teacher conferences, Open Houses, and/or…