Universal Pre-K Teacher Assistant (Full Time $16.50/Hour)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the UPK Teacher to plan and implement activities fostering students' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Ensure program compliance by following curriculum guidelines, monitoring student progress, and preparing necessary reports.
• Create a safe and healthy learning environment by supervising students during classroom activities, outdoor sessions, field trips, and bus rides.
• Build positive relationships with families and actively engage with students in various areas of the program.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Required at Entry: A two-year degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six college credits is required. At least one year of experience working with children aged birth to 5 in a classroom or daycare setting.
• Licenses/Certificates/Clearances: Valid N.Y.S. Drivers License, Registered and insured vehicle, NYS registry clearance is required.

Skills/Abilities

• Effective working and interacting with children.
• Building relationships with children and colleagues through good interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with children, families, and team members.
• Collaborating with other staff members in a team environment.

Working Conditions And Environment/Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity necessary to work with children and adults in a challenging and active environment.
• Mobility required to attend meetings at clients' homes or community facilities that may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals.
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds may be required.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.