Teacher Aide - Mott Haven 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 assists with supervising children, implementing classroom activities, supporting classroom staff and volunteers, and maintaining the classroom to ensure children’s health and safety. The position is based at the Mott Haven Child and Family Center in the Bronx and is scheduled Monday through Friday for four hours per day; the schedule may vary according to program needs. Working under the direct supervision of the Center Director, the aide supports children’s growth and development, classroom planning and implementation, family partnerships, communication and service coordination, record keeping, and ongoing monitoring. The role includes collaborating with teaching staff, communicating with families, maintaining required records, participating in professional development, and substituting for Assistant Teachers or other staff as needed. Candidates must be able to lift 35 pounds and meet required pre-employment clearances, health requirements, and training requirements.

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 clearances, including DOI fingerprint screening, NYS Central Registry clearance, Sex Offender Registry clearance, and three reference checks.
Complete a physical examination and provide updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, and MMR information; fees may apply.
Obtain Mandated Reporter training certification 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 promotes social interaction, engagement, motivation, and development for children of all abilities.
Collaborate with the classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and individualize learning for children.
Collect daily anecdotes, write child observations, and assist with assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold online three times a year.
Provide positive guidance and discipline as children develop kindergarten-readiness skills.
Help build positive relationships with parents, provide feedback about children’s developmental successes and challenges, and encourage parent participation in conferences and home visits.
Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation; direct developmental concerns to the Lead Teacher and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
Assist 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.