Teacher Assistant in UCC Early Learning Center

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC•New York, NY

4d•$36,292 - $39,950•Onsite

About The Position

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an opening for a full-time Teacher Assistant in the United Community Centers Early Learning Center Program. The teacher assistant is responsible for supporting a learning environment based on the Creative Curriculum approach that helps the children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively and creatively. They are responsible for complying with procedural norms, standards of attendance, and daycare regulations . Supervised by the UCC Early Learning Center Program Director, the assistant teacher helps make the center a warm, welcoming environment.

Requirements

The assistant teacher shall meet the requirements set by the Agency for the NYC Department of Education.
Be at least eighteen years old.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Hold a valid Level 1 or higher NY State Teaching Assistant certification or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Must clear DOE fingerprinting and background authorizations.
Daily access to reliable transportation to Brooklyn, NY.

Responsibilities

Ensure a learning environment based on the Creative Curriculum approach that helps the children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and creatively.
Support the implementation of activities that will promote social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development of children.
Adhere to all DOE Performance standards in addition to the Agency mandates of United Community Day Care center.
Assume responsibility for the operation of the classroom, in the absence of the Group Teacher.
Share job related knowledge with team members so as to promote and support their professional growth.
Participate in regularly scheduled staff & team meetings, classroom development workshops on and off site as well as training conducted by UCDCC, ACS and other funders.
Performs center-related services/activities such as parent/teacher conferences, transition meetings, end of year celebrations, etc.
Share information regarding children and the program with parents via daily contact and informal/formal interfacings, newsletters, etc.
Encourage parents in their role as their children’s primary teachers by acting as resource person (i.e.: disseminating information, actively listening to parents, offering suggestions, etc.).
Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/families via open communications, training and other developmental activities.
Assist with written observations, progress reports, outcomes reporting, and other documents relevant to the tracking of children’s progress.
Assist Group Teachers utilize information obtained via observations, conferences, tracking, etc. to design developmentally appropriate and individualized lesson plans.
Adhere to Agency (UCDCC) policies and procedures; seeks guidance/clarification from Educational Director re: interpretation, applicability and implementation.
Strictly adhere to, and enforce, the Agency policy regarding Confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above.