Teacher Aide - Crotona Park 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 Crotona Park Child and Family Center. The role assists with supervising children, implementing classroom activities, supporting classroom staff and volunteers, and maintaining a classroom environment that protects children’s health and safety. Working with the classroom team, the aide supports child-centered learning, positive guidance, lesson planning, observations and assessments. The aide also helps build relationships with families, coordinate services, complete classroom records, monitor child outcomes, and participate in coaching and professional development. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four hours per day, and may vary according to program needs. The position may require substituting for Assistant Teachers and other staff.

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 DOI fingerprint screening and obtain clearance through the NYS Central Registry and Sex Offender Registry.
Complete three reference checks, a physical examination, and updated TB, 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.

Responsibilities

Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities and use positive guidance techniques.
Assist with implementing the 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 and write observations about children.
Assist with assessing 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 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 in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
Assist the Teacher with attendance records, 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 per 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.