Teacher Assistant
Odyssey House INC•New York, NY
About The Position
Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Educational Services and the Group/Lead Teacher, the Teacher Assistant assists in providing direct early childhood educational services to children between the ages of two (2) months and five (5) years of age. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for the supervision and management of all assigned children. The Teacher Assistant interacts directly with the children and models appropriate adult-child interactions for parents.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required.
- CPR/First Aid Certification required, candidates who do not yet have these certifications will have the ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire for continued consideration.
- NYS Central Registry Check and fingerprint clearance required upon hire required.
- Proficiency with computer operations (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs) required.
- Must be able to lift small children.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of NYC Department of Health regulations and codes recommended.
- Experience working, supporting and teaching children is highly desired.
- Child Development Associate(CDA) highly desired OR one of the following:
- Working towards CDA certificate
- Associate Degree in related field
- Working towards Associate Degree in related field
- Bachelors Degree in related field
- Working towards Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Responsibilities
- Assist Group/Lead Teacher in maintaining a positive, developmentally appropriate, safe and healthy learning environment.
- Assist in implementing weekly lesson plans developed by the Group Teacher.
- Actively participate in individual and group child activities.
- Assist in the daily set up, break down and cleaning of the classroom.
- Assist in serving all daily snacks and meals for assigned children.
- Participate in all classroom trips and outings.
- Maintain proper inventory and functioning of all classroom materials and children supplies.
- Provide direct supervision of residents assigned to the childcare worker job function.
- Attend all required in-service training seminars, staff meetings, on and off-site case conferences.
- Attend all required in-service training seminars, staff meetings and on and off-site case conferences.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and staff development.
- Follow and implement licensing requirements per DOHMH and Odyssey House policies.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
- Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
- 403(b) Plan
- Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
- Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
- Commuter Benefits
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
- RUFit?! Fitness Program
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Assistance
- Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
- Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
