Head Start Assistant Teacher

East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and the communities.

East Side House’s Early Childhood programs provide Early Head Start and Head Start services in a safe, supportive, educational environment for children ages 18 months to 5 years of age.  Serving 231 children daily from five locations, the comprehensive program is designed to develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills of children in a safe, supportive environment. Children and families receive a broad range of educational, nutritional, social, and preventive health services. Our staff foster partnerships with families so that they can support school learning and achievement as well as advocate for their children and themselves. We expect that all staff will work collaboratively, and with the community, to promote school readiness while creating a safe, healthy, and protective environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following key activities:

• Prepare materials for lessons, demonstrations, and bulletin boards.
• Operate equipment including computers, printers, photocopiers, and laminators.
• Ensure that students have all materials necessary as per lesson plan class activities.
• Work with students individually or in small groups for extension or remediation, including students needing extra help due to physical limitations.
• Take daily class attendance and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Conduct daily health checks of children.
• Ensure the safety of all children under their care.
• Support students with assistive devices and supportive technologies.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers to determine daily tasks.
• Execute therapeutic regimens indicated by Individualized Education Plan, under the supervision of specialists and teacher.
• Adhere to accommodations in students’ IEP plans.
• Lead activities designed to foster students’ mental, physical, and social development.
• Supervise students in various settings including classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips.
• Enforce school rules and policies.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences as requested by teachers.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• At least one year of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Competencies 

• Teamwork Orientation
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus
• Time Management
• Thoroughness
• Computer Literacy

Required Clearances

• NYC Department of Investigation Comprehensive Background Clearance
• NYC Department of Health Medical Clearance
• NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance
• NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance
• NYS Sex Offender Registry Clearance

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

This job operates in a classroom setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The role varies according to the classrooms schedule. Some activities may include but not limited to jumping, bending, lifting, etc.

Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s program needs.

Travel

Travel may be necessary from one site to another for staff coverage purposes.

AAP/EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Salary : $31,200 - $39,270