Teacher Aide - West Farms Child and Family Center

Grand St Settlement•Bronx, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher Aide serves as a teacher’s aide and substitute in Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classrooms at the West Farms Child and Family Center in the Bronx. The role supports classroom staff in supervising children, implementing classroom activities, and maintaining a safe and healthy classroom. The aide works with children ages 0–5 and their families, including families with special developmental, social, or cultural needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four hours per day, and may vary according to program needs.

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, active engagement, and development across domains.
Collaborate with the classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and individualize learning for children.
Help collect daily anecdotes, write child observations, and assess children using Teaching Strategies Gold online three times per year.
Provide positive guidance and discipline as children develop readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
Help establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, share feedback about children’s developmental progress and challenges, and encourage parent participation in conferences and home visits.
Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation.
Bring developmental concerns to the Lead Teacher and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
Assist with attendance records, health checks, home correspondence, home visit forms, accident and incident reports, referrals, and safety inspections.
Help request supplies and participate in classroom or program inventories as requested.
Work with the teaching team to analyze classroom child outcomes two to three times per 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.