Assistant Teacher - Bronx, NY

Phipps Neighborhoods•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Phipps Neighborhoods, the social service affiliate of Phipps Houses, has been a catalyst for community growth and empowerment for over 50 years. Our mission is focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces where community members can access education, career opportunities, and economic pathways. Serving approximately 14,000 New Yorkers annually, we address barriers to educational achievement, economic security, and career stability through three key program areas: Education and School-Day Programs, Sector-Focused Training and Employment Placement Pathways, and Community & Economic Empowerment Services. We collaborate with government, corporate, and philanthropic partners to effect significant and lasting social change, fostering thriving communities. The Assistant Teacher shall assist the lead teacher in implementing a structured classroom on an ongoing basis. The Assistant teacher shall be responsible for aiding the lead teacher in the implementation of the daily schedule and routine, leading activities, ensuring the safety and security of students, and supervision of students at all times. The Assistant teacher shall develop nurturing relationships with the students within a context of consistency and structured routines. This role also includes, but is not limited to assisting with administrative/operational duties and covering the lunch breaks of staff. The assistant teacher is to attend trainings, workshops, and seminars as requested by the Program Director to meet childcare requirements. The assistant teacher is also expected to help lead the classroom temporarily in the event that a lead teacher is absent.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Appropriate training in the field.
3 years prior experience.
DOE/DOI/PETS Fingerprint Clearance
CBC Clearance
SCR clearance
Mandated Reporter certificate (Must receive online before starting position)
Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning (Must receive online before starting position)
Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) (Must receive online before starting position)
Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping (Must receive online before starting position)
Authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

New York State certified as an assistant teacher (CDA) preferred.
Prior experience working in early childhood preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in implementing a structured classroom on an ongoing basis.
Aid the lead teacher in the implementation of the daily schedule and routine.
Lead activities.
Ensure the safety and security of students.
Supervise students at all times.
Develop nurturing relationships with students within a context of consistency and structured routines.
Assist with administrative/operational duties.
Cover the lunch breaks of staff.
Attend trainings, workshops, and seminars as requested by the Program Director to meet childcare requirements.
Help lead the classroom temporarily in the event that a lead teacher is absent.