About us

United Way of Westchester and Putnam is a small business in Ossining, NY. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to At the United Way, we believe that WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER and that it is only by being UNITED that we can change the world for the better.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere

Under general supervision, with considerable responsibility, and according to established guidelines and lesson plans, a teacher's aide will supervise an assigned group of children. Help to provide the necessary physical and emotional care and conduct developmental activities. Help to develop goals for the children, plan activities and evaluate each child’s progress.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED (at least 18 years of age)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to nurture children, plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Ability to learn, follow and alter (if appropriate) recurrent work routines and schedules.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to take direction and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to supervise a group of children while attending to the immediate needs of one child.

Minimum Experience

• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist and supervise children during all activities.
• Counsel children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
• Prepare instructional aids/materials for activities.
• Provides support to the lead teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
• Ensure that site appearance, cleanliness and a safe environment are appropriately maintained.
• Assist children with meal/snack time and clean-up.
• Complete all site paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, attendance records.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans, program activities, organization, and schedule.
• Accept temporary work assignments.
• Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is in good working condition and is used/maintained properly.
• Physically arrange the site prior to start of program day.
• Clean up site when children depart.
• Communicate appropriate information to parents.
• Implement plans based on the adopted curriculum.
• Present a professional attitude including ethical and responsible behaviors.
• Maintain knowledge of children’s intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and character development and the importance of the development of all of these.
• Convey a sense of integrity and warmth and a genuine caring for the development of each child.
• Maintain confidentiality for parents, children, staff, and management.
• Meet all state and district requirements for the position including maintaining required training hours.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

• Physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis; lift and carry 20 pounds of materials; reach in all directions.
• Adequate sight or corrected vision for the purpose of reading directions and printed or written materials; hear and speak to communicate with co-workers, students, and the public; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.
• Work in classroom and outdoor environment, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to work on weekends when staff development or other activities such as field trips are scheduled.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and may not include all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school

Experience:

• Classroom: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person