Teacher Assistant - Extended Care

Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant for Extended Care will assist in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually using the educational philosophies and goals of the program as guidelines. You work well with children of preschool age. You must be punctual, respectful, energetic, hardworking, and a team player. You will provide and ensure appropriate supervision of the children at all times. You must be able to have professional communication with parents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Resume with 3 letters of Recommendation
• Fingerprint Clearance
• NYS Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Complete Required Training

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education or childcare

Responsibilities

• Support daily routine consistent with the needs of the department with the needs of the children
• Provide and ensure appropriate and sensitive interaction with the children at all times
• Provide and ensure appropriate language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policies.
• Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed.
• Maintain respect of confidentiality of child, parent, staff
• Keep Coordinator informed of incidents relating to accidents, child’s activity, or extra ordinary circumstances.
• Appropriately represent the Center in all forums.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED