Head Start Assistant Teacher

Grand St Settlement Inc.•New York, NY

122d•$33,440 - $41,071•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 15-20 children. The Assistant Teacher also works with a team of other classroom teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities. For the start-up phase for 2 years this will be an evolving position. Interim roles and responsibilities will be adjusted and this position requires an individual to be flexible. Job responsibilities will be revisited once all center-based sites are up and running.

Requirements

Minimum – Associates in Early Childhood Education; BA/BS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
Minimum two years of previous teaching experience.
Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs.
Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure the completion of assigned work.
Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families.
Basic computer literacy in email, Microsoft Office.
Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first year of employment.
Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply).
Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases Certificate within the first year of employment.
Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements a child-centered curriculum to its fidelity and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
Collaborates with the Lead Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans and individualization for children.
Collects daily anecdotes and writes observations for children.
Assesses children with Teaching Strategies Gold online three times a year.
Provides positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
Encourages parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child’s development and education.
Maintains regular contact with parents and completes appropriate documentation.
Directs developmental concerns to the Health, Nutrition and Disabilities Coordinator.
Requests supplies as needed and participates in classroom/program inventory as requested.
Works with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis two- three times a year.
Collaborates with family advocate and coordinators in providing high quality comprehensive services.
Participates in coaching opportunities and professional development training development.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Other duties as assigned.