Teacher Aide - Crotona Park Child and Family Center

Grand St Settlement Inc.•New York, NY

18d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher Aide serves as a teacher’s aide and substitute as needed in Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classrooms. The aide supports the supervision of children, classroom activities, classroom staff and volunteers, and general classroom maintenance to help ensure children’s health and safety. The position works with children ages 0–5, supporting their development through positive guidance, child-centered learning activities, and a safe, engaging classroom environment. The aide collaborates with the classroom team on lesson planning, observations, child assessments, family engagement, service coordination, record keeping, and ongoing classroom monitoring. The schedule is Monday through Friday for four hours per day, though it may vary according to program needs. The position is based at the Crotona Park Child and Family Center in the Bronx.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with children ages 0–5 and families.
Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social, or cultural needs.
Ability to maintain written records and manage time to complete assigned work.
Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families.
Basic computer literacy, including email and Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Complete required pre-employment clearances, including DOI fingerprint screening, NYS Central Registry and Sex Offender Registry clearances, three reference checks, and a physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, and MMR requirements; fees may apply.
Obtain a Mandated Reporter training certificate every two years and comply with agency policies and procedures for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificates within the first year of employment.
Meet employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Nice To Haves

Some college credits preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities and use positive guidance techniques.
Assist with implementing a child-centered curriculum and maintaining a learning environment that encourages social interaction, engagement, and development for children of all abilities.
Collaborate with the classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and individualize activities for children.
Collect daily anecdotes, write child observations, and assist with Teaching Strategies Gold assessments three times a year.
Provide positive guidance and discipline as children develop readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
Help build positive working relationships with families and share feedback about children’s developmental progress and challenges.
Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits focused on children’s development and education.
Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation; direct developmental concerns to the Lead Teacher and, when appropriate, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Assist the Teacher with attendance, health checks, home correspondence, home-visit forms, accident and incident reports, referrals, and safety inspections.
Request supplies as needed and participate in classroom or program inventory when requested.
Work with the teaching team to analyze classroom child outcomes two to three times a year.
Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training.
Substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed, with a flexible schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.