Teacher Aide - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Warren Street

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking a Teacher Aide for the Warren Street location, working from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This role involves assisting the Head Teacher in creating a stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment for children. The Teacher Aide will help implement lessons, encourage parent involvement, set individual goals, record observations, maintain classroom cleanliness, assist with toileting, and perform other classroom duties. NYU Langone Health emphasizes equity, inclusion, and the thriving of all employees.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Warm caring and outgoing personality
• Ability to work well with others
• Able to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Experience Preferred
• Bilingual Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Work with a team to provide a stimulating environment and activities.
• Encourage parent involvement.
• Set individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child.
• Keep room clean.
• Help with toileting.
• Perform other various classroom duties.
• Accept and respond to supervisory inputs.
• Inspect children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival.
• Inspect outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play.
• Follow hand washing procedures and policies.
• Follow diaper changing/potty procedures.
• Use the Germ Box effectively.
• Use bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces.
• Notify parents and director when children are sick or get hurt.
• File incident or accident reports.
• Inspect fire exits and extinguishers regularly.
• Feed children according to individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines.
• Put infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and take care of infants upon awakening, making efforts to prevent SIDS.
• Maintain good grooming and appropriate attire.
• Arrive on time.
• Be reliable in attendance.
• Be responsible in job duties.
• Be alert in health and safety matters.
• Follow center's philosophy and policies.
• Be open to new ideas.
• Be flexible with assignments and schedule.
• Come to work with a positive attitude.
• Look for ways to improve the program.
• Give ample notice for absences.
• Remain calm in tense situations.
• Quickly and effectively deal with unexpected situations and problems.
• Ensure all required paperwork is completed on time.
• Keep information about children and families confidential.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings.
• Attend to children's needs before everything else.
• Supervise children closely and effectively throughout the day.
• Use a modulated, appropriate voice.
• Show respect for individuals.
• Be aware of developmental levels/changes.
• Encourage independence/self-help.
• Promote self-esteem in communications.
• Work with children who are acting out.
• Avoid stereotyping and labeling.
• Reinforce positive behavior.
• Implement a clear and fair discipline procedure.
• Set appropriate limits.
• Help develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say, singing, talking throughout the day and interacting verbally during routines.
• Make appropriate written documentation and referrals when needed.
• Do not speak about the child in front of him/her.
• Greet parents and children in a positive manner.
• Be available and approachable with parents.
• Listen and respond well to parents.
• Be tactful with negative information.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Make every effort toward positive parent relationships.
• Take an active role in encouraging parent participation.
• Hold parent conferences on schedule.
• Create an inviting learning environment.
• Turn in lesson plans and children's observations in a timely fashion.
• Ensure lesson plans support all areas of development and reflect children's interests.
• Carry out plans in the classroom.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Develop plans based on goals from observations/curriculum.
• Provide suitable materials for all activities.
• Provide plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day.
• Provide an appropriate role model.
• Anticipate problems and redirect.
• Be flexible and responsive to child interests.
• Be prepared for day's activities.
• Follow the daily schedule and provide outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permitting.
• Handle transitions well.
• Be friendly and respectful with others.
• Strive to assume a fair share of work.
• Offer and share ideas and materials.
• Communicate directly, avoid gossip.
• Approach criticism with a learning attitude.
• Stay open to constructive criticism and suggestions.
• Be willing to help others and step outside normal job parameters when necessary.
• Seek and ask for help if needed.
• Communicate directly with supervisor.
• Implement suggestions.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED