Teacher Aide - Mott Haven 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 as needed in Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classrooms at the Mott Haven Child and Family Center. 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 aide works with the classroom team to support children’s development, prepare and implement learning activities, maintain communication and partnerships with families, and complete classroom records and reports. The position also requires flexibility to substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed.

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.
Obtain clearance through DOI fingerprint screening, the NYS Central Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry, and provide three reference checks.
Complete 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.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Some college credits.

Responsibilities

Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities and use positive guidance techniques.
Help implement a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages social interaction, engagement, self-motivation, and development across all domains for children of all abilities.
Collaborate with the classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and individualize learning for children.
Help collect daily anecdotes and write observations about children.
Assist in assessing children using the Teaching Strategies Gold online tool three times a year.
Provide positive guidance and discipline as children develop kindergarten readiness skills and beyond.
Help establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents and provide feedback about children’s developmental progress and challenges.
Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits about children’s development and education.
Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation.
Refer developmental concerns to the Lead Teacher and participate, as appropriate, in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Assist the Teacher with attendance, 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 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.
Maintain a flexible schedule to substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.