Teachers Assistant - 5173

About the role

BronxWorks Early Childhood Learning Center provides high-quality early childhood care and education to children from birth to five years old through Head Start, DOE Pre-K for All, and 3-K for All programs. The center strives to spark imagination and ignite minds while maintaining the highest ethical and performance standards, guided by dignity and respect for all individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining records on each child’s progress and development for planning and compliance with Head Start Standards.
• Assist Lead Teacher with the full implementation of performance standards, policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development center (ages 3–5).
• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program’s curriculum.
• Assist Lead Teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing written plans to promote growth and development based on assessment of skills, interests, and needs.
• Maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to children’s growth and development.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Assist in the full implementation of IEPs and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.
• Assist the teacher with planning and implementing educational field trips.
• Assist the teacher in conducting home visits and staff/parent conferences.
• Participate in staff meetings, center activities, and staff development.
• Assist Education Director and teacher in implementing parent involvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent credentials.
• Completion of some college credits in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CDA credential or 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Teacher Assistant Certification preferred.
• One year of prior teaching experience in Head Start and/or UPK program.
• Bilingual English and Spanish language skills preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, or climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.