Teacher Aide - Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center

Grand St Settlement•The Bronx, NY

4d•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 based on program needs. The aide supports children’s growth and development by supervising indoor and outdoor activities, using positive guidance, and helping implement a child-centered curriculum. The role collaborates with the classroom team on lesson plans and individualization, gathers observations and assessment information, and supports children’s readiness skills. It also assists with family communication and partnerships, documentation, classroom supplies and inventory, and ongoing classroom monitoring. The aide participates in coaching and professional development and may substitute for assistant teachers and other staff as needed. Pre-employment requirements include specified clearances and reference checks, a physical examination with updated immunizations and TB test, mandated reporter training, and meeting employee health requirements under Article 47 and Head Start Performance Standards. First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificates must be obtained within the first year of employment. The role requires the ability to lift 35 pounds.

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.
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.
Complete DOI fingerprint screening, NYS Central Registry clearance, Sex Offender Registry clearance, three reference checks, and a physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, and MMR.

Nice To Haves

Some college credits preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities and use positive guidance techniques.
Assist in implementing a child-centered curriculum and maintaining a learning environment that supports 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 a year.
Provide positive guidance and discipline as children acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
Help create and maintain positive working relationships with parents and provide feedback on children’s developmental successes and challenges.
Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits focused on children’s development and education.
Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation.
Direct developmental concerns to the Lead Teacher and, as appropriate, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Assist the Teacher with attendance, health checks, home correspondence, home-visit forms, accident and incident reports, referrals, and safety inspections.
Assist with requesting 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.
Maintain a flexible schedule to substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.