Teacher's Aide

Children's Aid Job Listing•New York, NY

About The Position

The Teacher’s Aide reports to the Education Director and works with the teaching team to help children reach developmentally appropriate milestones. The role supports evidence-based curricula, individualized instruction, and high-quality learning environments, while helping prepare children and families for success in kindergarten and beyond. The Teacher’s Aide also helps ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations, and promotes Children’s Aid’s mission, vision, and values. The role supports the lead teacher with curriculum delivery, classroom preparation, small-group and one-on-one instruction, behavioral support, technology integration, student assessments and records, family engagement, and data-informed improvement. It also involves ongoing training and professional development, collaboration with the teaching team, and compliance with health, safety, licensing, supervision, and privacy requirements. The position’s schedule may be in-person or hybrid, as determined by department needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet Federal Head Start, NYC DOHMH Article 47, and Universal Pre-K requirements.
Pre-K or Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for the applicable classroom assignment, or enrollment in an approved CDA credential study plan, with completion required within 24 months of hire.
At least one year of experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-aged children.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families, and team members.
Commitment to early childhood education, reflective practice, and ongoing professional growth.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
Commitment to Children’s Aid’s mission and to providing a safe, supportive, developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting children with special needs.
Bilingual English and Spanish ability; described as required or strongly preferred depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

Promote the organization’s mission, vision, and core values and follow its policies and procedures.
Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies aligned with educational goals and organizational standards.
Help implement the curriculum and adapt instructional materials to students’ diverse needs.
Prepare and organize lesson materials and maintain an inviting classroom and learning centers.
Lead small-group activities under the lead teacher’s guidance, monitor student progress, and provide feedback.
Provide one-on-one assistance and help implement individualized education plans and accommodations.
Reinforce classroom rules and expectations and support positive behavioral strategies.
Help integrate technology and assist students with educational software and classroom technology resources.
Assist with assessments, scoring, student progress feedback, recordkeeping, and documentation of child development.
Observe and document student development and request additional support from the lead teacher and Education Director when needed.
Communicate with families about classroom activities, student progress, and events; help organize and participate in conferences and school events.
Recruit families through community outreach, advertising, tabling, and recruitment events.
Collect, analyze, and report data on student progress and classroom activities to inform improvement.
Complete required early childhood and agency trainings and participate in professional development, team meetings, self-assessment, reflection, and coaching.
Follow applicable health and safety guidelines, emergency procedures, licensing requirements, child-to-staff ratios, and line-of-sight supervision requirements.
Protect confidential information and comply with privacy laws, including HIPAA.