3K Assistant Teacher

SCO Family of Services • Brooklyn, NY

9d

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher will contribute to the planning, implementation, and coordination of the comprehensive education program. This role supports the classroom teacher in ensuring the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children. The Assistant Teacher will assist in providing early learning experiences across various domains, including social-emotional development, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, and foreign language. They will also help in planning and implementing individual educational plans for children to support their social, intellectual, linguistic, physical, and emotional development. The position involves actively engaging children, providing optimal supervision, and facilitating play by strategically positioning themselves in all environments. The Assistant Teacher will also assist with data entry and maintenance, regularly meet with the classroom teacher and Education Director for reviews and action planning, and identify developmental concerns to share with the classroom teacher. Collaboration with the teaching team for lesson plans, and with the family engagement specialist to promote children's goals, is essential. Developing effective partnerships with families through open communication and encouraging their input is a key responsibility. The role requires participation in reflective supervision, coaching cycles, and professional development planning. The Assistant Teacher must implement all programming requirements in adherence to performance outcome standards and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment, including daily checks and proper maintenance of equipment and materials. Other duties as assigned may be part of the role.

Requirements

• High school or GED required.
• Ability to participate in and utilize reflective supervision.
• Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern, and openness to change.
• Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized, and work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
• Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Team player.

Nice To Haves

• Early childhood experience preferred.
• Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and coordination of the comprehensive education program.
• Support the classroom teacher in ensuring the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets individual needs.
• Assist in providing early learning experiences in various subject matters.
• Assist in planning and implementing individual educational plans for children.
• Position themselves strategically to actively engage children, provide optimal supervision, and facilitate play.
• Assist with entering and maintaining classroom and child data.
• Regularly meet with the classroom teacher and Education Director to review data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement.
• Identify any developmental concerns for children and share the information with the classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to complete weekly lesson plans.
• Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other personnel to promote individual children's goals.
• Develop effective partnerships with families by maintaining open communication and encouraging their input.
• Participate in reflective supervision and coaching cycles.
• Develop individual plans for own professional development.
• Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Conduct daily health and environment checks.
• Ensure classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED