Teacher's Assistant

Acacia Network Job PostAre you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.Position OverviewUnder the supervision of a Group Teacher, shall be responsible for working with the framework of Lorraine Montenegro Women and Children’s Residence Infant/Toddler Program and carrying out its functions, policies and procedure. Work with children to provide a safe and nurturing environment for social and academic growth. Provide supervision, discipline and other forms of general care, in addition to helping with instruction and clerical work. Good communication and interpersonal skills.Key Essential FunctionsAssisting the Group Teacher of a given group of children To assist in the planning and execution of the Infant/Toddler component of La Casita III which takes into account the educational, social, developmental and health needs to the group, as well as the individual child.To share responsibility for keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition in order to encourage maximum constructive use by the childrenTo share responsibility for removing or reporting any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Child Education Coordinator or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken.To share responsibility for planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designed to promote optimal program functioningTo assist in the overall planning for the best use of shared in relation to the total center programTo assist the Group Teacher in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s programResponsibility for Professional Growth To share with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of Lorraine Montenegro Women and Children’s Residence Program and the sponsoring agency of which the center is a part ofTo promote his or her own professional growth of development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conference, classroom group conferences, staff meetings and Early Childhood TrainingsTo share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the programTo participate in objective discussions on his/her own professional performance in supervisory conference with the Group TeacherDeveloping and Maintaining a Positive Working Relationship with ParentsAdhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the parentsReport any suspect Ensure children are monitored for signs of child abuse or maltreatment and reports of incidents must be given to the appropriate authoritiesAttending and participating in parenting education groups and trainingRespecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and childrenMaintaining good working relations and objective attitudes with other center personnelMeet all applicable licensing regulationsRequirementsHS Diploma or an AA emphasis in Early childhood EducationMust have experience working with children or caring for small children age 0 through 5 years oldConsistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the group teacher.Must be passionate about infant mental health, the parent-child relationship, and child development30 hours of training needed prior to hire date and every two years thereafter covering the required topics by the Group Child Care Training Referral list. Create an Aspire Registry.Annual physical with completed vaccinations including COVID-19Why Join Us?Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.