Teacher Aide

Assistant TeacherThis 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.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 teaching team to analyze child outcomes by looking at various data sources and making.Ongoing 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's 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 an annual performance evaluation to set short- and long-term professional goals.Participate in coaching opportunities, professional development, staff meetings, and reflective supervision sessionsBeing able to lift 35 pounds easily and regularlyPractice positive teacher-child relationships, including but not limited to working and speaking with children face-to-face at their levelSpecial projects and duties, as assigned and as required.Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:Associates in Early Childhood Education; BA/BS in Early Childhood Education preferred.Minimum two years of previous teaching experienceBasic computer literacy in email and Microsoft Office.Pre-Employment Requirements:Comprehensive Background Clearance through Department of Health and Mental Hygiene-Ident oGo 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 the Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and other Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Head Start Performance Standard training requirements.Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)