Teacher's Aide

PROMESA R.H.C.F.•New York, NY

7d•$0 - $32,547•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Group Teacher, shall be responsible for working with the framework of Lorraine Montenegro Women and Children’s Residence Infant/Toddler Program and carrying out its functions, policies and procedure. Work with children to provide a safe and nurturing environment for social and academic growth. Provide supervision, discipline and other forms of general care, in addition to helping with instruction and clerical work. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

HS Diploma or an AA emphasis in Early childhood Education
Must have experience working with children or caring for small children age 0 through 5 years old
Consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the group teacher.
Must be passionate about infant mental health, the parent-child relationship, and child development
30 hours of training needed prior to hire date and every two years thereafter covering the required topics by the Group Child Care Training Referral list. Create an Aspire Registry.
Annual physical with completed vaccinations including COVID-19

Responsibilities

Assisting the Group Teacher of a given group of children
To assist in the planning and execution of the Infant/Toddler component of Lorraine Montenegro Women and Children’s Residence for children which takes into account the educational, social, developmental and health needs to the group, as well as the individual child.
To share responsibility for keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition in order to encourage maximum constructive use by the children
To share responsibility for removing or reporting any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Child Education Coordinator or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken.
To share responsibility for planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designed to promote optimal program functioning
To assist in the overall planning for the best use of shared in relation to the total center program
To assist the Group Teacher in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program
Responsibility for Professional Growth
To share with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of Lorraine Montenegro Women and Children’s Residence Program and the sponsoring agency of which the center is a part of
To promote his or her own professional growth of development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conference, classroom group conferences, staff meetings and Early Childhood Trainings
To share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program
To participate in objective discussions on his/her own professional performance in supervisory conference with the Group Teacher
Developing and Maintaining a Positive Working Relationship with Parents
Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the parents
Report any suspect Ensure children are monitored for signs of child abuse or maltreatment and reports of incidents must be given to the appropriate authorities
Attending and participating in parenting education groups and training
Respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children
Maintaining good working relations and objective attitudes with other center personnel
Meet all applicable licensing regulations
Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the group teacher.
Any other task and/or duties delegated by Manager/Program Director