Assistant Teacher

Help USA • The Bronx, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

An important program at our Family Shelters in the Bronx is the Day Care/Early Learn program to help children who are impacted by homelessness. As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play a key role in helping the children at one of our shelters continue to learn and develop despite the hardships encountered by their families.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparation and facilitation of appropriate and approved educational curriculum to foster the development and growth of all children under your care.
• Development and implementation of lesson plans and appropriate daily program activity schedules.
• Keeping equipment accessible and in good, clean, and sanitized condition, and removing and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Meeting and greeting the children and their families daily, and encouraging families to volunteer and participate in their children’s program.
• Ensuring that the classroom learning centers are in accordance with ECERS, DOH Article 47, and Head Start Performance Regulations, and that appropriate limits are developed for the children in accordance with the Discipline Policy and Procedures.

What This Job Offers

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