Assistant Teacher

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Teacher’s Assistant is responsible for the care of a group of children as part of a teaching team and functions as a co-leader.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes healthy eating practices.
2. Maintains a safe environment.
3. Posts necessary information to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children.
4. Maintains an orderly learning environment.
5. Change diapers, feeding, toileting, potty training, lifting.
6. Utilizing the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) - Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES) complete incident reports as needed.

Curriculum:

1. Provides a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities.
2. Provides a balance between quiet and active learning activities.
3. Uses equipment and materials for indoor and outdoor play that promotes children’s physical development.
4. Involves children in planning and implementing learning activities.
5. Provides an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
6. Plans and implements experiences that promote language and literacy development.
7. Plans and implements activities that promote the acquisition of number concept.
8. Plans and implements hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem.
9. Plans and implements hands-on activities that develop social skills.
10. Plans and implements culturally diverse experiences.
11. Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques.
12. Provides a wide variety of creative and expressive activities.
13. Establishes routines with smooth transition periods.
14. Communicates with children at their developmental level.
15. Encourages children to be independent.

Parent Involvement:

1. Relates assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages
2. Plans and conducts Child Care initial intake meetings.
3. Promotes communication with parents through weekly progress notes as needed.
4. Encourage and provides a variety of ways for parent-volunteers to participate in the program.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Assesses program supplies and material needed prior to implementing activities.
2. Maintains written weekly lesson plans.
3. Assesses children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
4. In consultation with the Lead Teacher and Director, uses the results of assessment to plan activities.
5. Must obtain Department of Health Food Handler’s Certification within four (4) months of being employed.
6. Must be available to rotate shifts and classroom assignments at Director’s discretion, and/or as needs of the business require.

Professional Responsibility:

1. Promotes the center’s philosophy and educational objectives.
2. Supports the center’s code of ethical conduct.
3. Engages in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills.
4. Supports the professional growth and development of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
5. Attends staff meetings, workshops and in-service training provided by the center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Preparedness as a Teacher’s Assistant of young children
• A minimum of two years early childhood experience.
• Effective leadership and communication Teambuilding
• Strong organizational skills
• Teambuilding

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands):

• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
• Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area.
• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement –Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.