The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
· Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
· Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
· Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
· Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
· Follow all center policies and state regulations.
· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Mandated Child Abuse Training
- Must clear full background check.
- Must have a current physical
- Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Education: Some college credits in Early Childhood Education; AA degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)
· Experience: Two year paid or volunteer experience working directly with preschoolers ·
Specific Skills: Effective communicator, good verbal and written skills, classroom management skills, team player ·
Supervisory Responsibility: None ·
Principle Contacts: Children, families, classroom volunteers and staff ·
Physical/Sensory Skills: Able to actively participate in interdepartmental meetings; flexible, creative, nurturing and caring personality. Good physical health to be able to run and pick up children, to go easily up and down stairs. Respect diversity in culture and variety of family forms. Able to treat all children with dignity and respect; familiar with Head Start Performance Standards as they relate to Early Childhood Education and Development, Child Health and Safety.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bronx, NY 10453 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10453: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
