Description :

Bronx Early Childhood Center (1515 Southern Boulevard)

$37,350-$39,950

Position Summary :

Early Childhood (EC) Division at Children’s Aid (CA) is founded on the belief that strong communities are built by children and families who have the access and skills and choice to create pathways to their success.

The Early Childhood Department serves over 700 low-income children ages 0-5 and their families in schools and community centers throughout Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx through a combination of Federal, State and City funding.

We believe that strong communities are built by children and families who have access, skills and choice to create pathways to their success.

Each Assistant Teacher will work with their teaching team to ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones through the implementation of evidence-based curricula, individualized support, and high-quality learning environments.

Assistant Teachers will focus on making sure that all the children and families will be ready to be successful in Kindergarten and in life while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations are met or exceeded.

Essential Duties : Under the direct supervision of the site’s Education Director, the Assistant Teacher’s responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher with the following :

Curriculum and Instruction

• Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that leads to children’s school readiness
• Create an environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster growth and development
• Design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum which provides opportunities for children’s meaningful exploration
• Provide responsive care to all children through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision

Record Maintenance, Screening and Assessment

• Oversee and maintain accurate records on each child including overseeing screening and assessment tools
• Observe and document students’ development to request additional support from Education Director through internal referral process

Family Engagement

• Encourage parent involvement and communication through newsletters, bulletin boards, classroom events, center-wide activities, and open-door policy
• Participate in home visits, Parent / Teacher conferences, Open Houses, and / or Family Days, depending on the center and the funding requirements

Professional Development

• Participate and attend all agency offered trainings, workshops, In-Service days, and / or All-Staff conferences
• Maintain certification requirement and proof of attendance in professional activities
• Support the growth of the center including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment
• Participate in all DOHMH required trainings
• Maintain active membership with Aspire and or Registered TEACH Account linked to CA

Health and Safety

• Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements, teacher child / ratios, CPR / first aid, Child Abuse Mandate, Infectious Control, and Mental Health First Aid certification
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children (i.e. clean toys, shelves, neat classrooms, reported damaged / broken equipment toys, etc.)

Qualifications : The Assistant Teacher must have qualifications that satisfy Federal Head Start requirements, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations, and Universal Preschool Guidelines.

Depending on one’s education and certification, an Assistant Teacher may fall into one of the following categories :

Assistant Teacher I : Must possess an Associate’s Degree or equivalent credits (in any area). Depending on the nature of the degree and relevant years of experience, it may be required to have a child development associate (CDA) credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years, which is a condition of employment that cannot be extended.

Assistant Teacher II : Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (in any area). Depending on the nature of the degree and relevant years of experience, it may be required to have a child development associate (CDA) credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years, which is a condition of employment that cannot be extended.

Assistant Teacher III : Must possess a Master’s Degree (in any area). Depending on the nature of the degree and relevant years of experience, it may be required to have a child development associate (CDA) credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years, which is a condition of employment that cannot be extended.

Key Competencies :

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Two years experience working with infants and toddlers, and children with special needs
• Dedicated, excited and passionate about teaching and learning with young children
• Effective communication skills
• Hold Mental Health First Aid Certificates

Requirements :

Last updated : 2024-06-15