Teacher Aide - Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center

Grand Street Settlement•New York, NY

5d•$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 role assists with supervising children, implementing classroom activities, supporting classroom staff and volunteers, and maintaining the classroom to help ensure children’s health and safety. The position is based at the Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center in the Bronx and reports to the Site Director. 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 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; fees may apply.
Obtain Mandated Reporter training certification every two years and comply with agency policies and procedures on 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 under Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Nice To Haves

Some college credits preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise children’s indoor and outdoor activities and use positive guidance techniques.
Help implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that supports positive social interaction, active engagement, self-motivation, and development for children of all abilities.
Collaborate with the classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and individualize learning for children.
Help collect daily anecdotes, write 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 build and maintain positive working relationships with parents, provide feedback on children’s development, and encourage parent participation in conferences and home visits.
Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation.
Refer developmental concerns to the Lead Teacher and potentially participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
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 inventory as 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.