Teachers Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services

LOCATION(S): Delancey Family & Childcare Center

REPORTS TO: Center Director

SALARY:  $ 32,659-35,457 (benefits included, directed by Union Contract)

SCHEDULE:  Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm, 9 am to 5 pm, 10 am to 6 pm (Schedule varies depending on the needs of the program)

Job Summary:  This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classroom.  The Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the Group Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 15-20 children. The Assistant Teacher also works with a team of other classroom teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

●    Associates in Early Childhood Education; BA/BS in Early Childhood Education preferred. 

●    Minimum two years of previous teaching experience 

●    Basic computer literacy in email, Microsoft Office.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Assistant Teacher’s responsibilities chiefly fall within the following core functions, although s/he may perform other tasks as needed:

Child Growth & Development: Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.  Complete home visits twice a year and as needed in support of child/ family outcomes.  

●    Planning: Responsible for collaborating with the Group Teacher in the preparation of daily lesson plans.  Assist with planning and coordinating parent involvement activities and events.  

●    Program Implementation: Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.  

●    Family Partnerships: Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits, discussing their child’s development and education

●    Communication and Service Coordination: Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation; Direct developmental concerns to the Health, Nutrition, and Disabilities Coordinator; Maintain     confidentiality of child and family information (verbal and written)

●    Record Keeping and Reporting: Request supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory as requested.  Work with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes by looking at various data sources and making

●    On- Going Monitoring and Self-Assessment – Complete child assessments and analyze data on child outcomes three times a year along with the Group Teacher. Conduct parent-teacher conferences 2 times a year. Complete developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 days of the child entry and do referrals as needed for disabilities and mental health.      

●    Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of child maltreatment.

●    Participate in annual performance evaluation to set short- and long-term professional goals.

●    Participate in coaching opportunities, professional development, staff meetings, and reflective supervision sessions

●    Being able to lift 35 pounds easily and regularly

●    Practice positive teacher-child relationships, including but not limited to working and speaking with children face-to-face at their level

●    Special projects and duties, as assigned and as required. 

Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE)

Pre- Pre-Employment Requirements:

●    Comprehensive Background Clearance through Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- IdentoGo Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, SEL check, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)

●    Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and other Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Head Start Performance Standard training requirements.