Teachers Assistant

Location: New York

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$32,659.00/yr - $35,457.00/yr

POSITION: Assistant Teacher

DEPARTMENT:
Early Childhood Services

LOCATION(S): Delancey Family & Childcare Center

REPORTS TO: Center Director

SALARY: $ 32, (benefits included, directed by Union Contract)

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm, 9 am to 5 pm, 10 am to 6 pm (Schedule varies depending on the needs of the program)

Job Summary: This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classroom. The Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the Group Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 15-20 children. The Assistant Teacher also works with a team of other classroom teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Education, Experience, And Skill Requirements

• Associates in Early Childhood Education; BA/BS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Minimum two years of previous teaching experience
• Basic computer literacy in email, Microsoft Office.

Essential

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant Teacher’s responsibilities chiefly fall within the following core functions, although s/he may perform other tasks as needed:

Child Growth & Development:
Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities. Complete home visits twice a year and as needed in support of child/ family outcomes.

• Planning:
  Responsible for collaborating with the Group Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans. Assist with planning and coordinating parent involvement activities and events.
• Program Implementation:
  Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
• Family Partnerships:
  Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits, discussing their child’s development and education
• Communication and Service Coordination:
  Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation;
  Direct developmental concerns to the Health, Nutrition, and Disabilities Coordinator;
  Maintain confidentiality of child and family information (verbal and written)
• Record Keeping and Reporting:
  Request supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory as requested. Work with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes by looking at various data sources and making
• On
  - Going Monitoring and Self-Assessment – Complete child assessments and analyze data on child outcomes three times a year along with the Group Teacher. Conduct parent-teacher conferences 2 times a year. Complete developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 days of the child entry and do referrals as needed for disabilities and mental health.
• Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of child maltreatment.
• Participate in annual performance evaluation to set short- and long-term professional goals.
• Participate in coaching opportunities, professional development, staff meetings, and reflective supervision sessions
• Being able to lift 35 pounds easily and regularly
• Practice positive teacher-child relationships, including but not limited to working and speaking with children face-to-face at their level
• Special projects and duties, as assigned and as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE)

Pre
- Pre-Employment Requirements

• Comprehensive Background Clearance through Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
  - Idento Go Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, SEL check, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and other Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Head Start Performance Standard training requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Education and Training
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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