Teacher Aide - West Farms Child and Family Center

About the role

This position serves as a Teacher’s Aide/Substitute as needed for Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classrooms. Responsible for assisting with the supervision of all children, implementing classroom activities, working cooperatively with and supporting other classroom staff and volunteers, and assisting with the general maintenance of the classroom to ensure the health and safety of the children of the program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all children’s indoor and outdoor activities while incorporating positive guidance techniques
• Assist with implementing a child-centered curriculum to its fidelity 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
• Collaborate with the classroom team in the preparation of daily lesson plans and individualization for children
• Assist with collecting daily anecdotes and writing observations for children
• Assist with assessing children with Teaching Strategies Gold online three times a year
• Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond
• Assist with creating and maintaining a positive working relationship with parents, providing positive feedback on a child's ongoing developmental success and challenges
• Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child’s development and education
• Assist with maintaining regular contact with parents and completing appropriate documentation
• Direct developmental concerns to Lead Teacher and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings with Family Advocate, Health, Nutrition and Disabilities Coordinator
• Assist Teacher in completion of attendance, health checks, home correspondence, home visit forms, accident/incident reports, referrals and safety inspections
• Assist with requesting supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory as requested
• Work with teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis two to three times a year
• Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training
• Maintain flexible schedule to substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalence (some college credits preferred)
• At least one year experience working with children ages 0-5 and families
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs
• Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure the completion of assigned work
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families
• Basic computer literacy in email and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks
• Physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards

Pay

$18.49 per hour

Benefits

• Life insurance
• 401k plan
• Vacation, personal and sick time-off

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 4 hours a day. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

Location: West Farms Child and Family Center, 899 East 180th St., Bronx, NY. Reports to: Site Director.