Assistant Teacher - 4974

Job Description

Job Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Our family shelters are safe, welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support, life-enhancing services, and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together, we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all OSHA requirements
• Assist Program Director or Program Coordinator with the development of program goals and early childhood activities
• Assist in preparation of lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment for children
• Implement various early childhood educational, recreational, and social activities that foster development and growth
• Engage children in team building activities
• Assist an individual child or group of children with dressing and toilet training; change diapers; ensure sanitary conditions
• Assist with classroom management
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Attend training sessions and workshops on early childhood education
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision
• Act as a liaison with parents
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree required, some college course work completed in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience in an early childhood or daycare setting.
• Proficiency in English is required, Spanish as a second language is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
• Possess a current Mandated Reporter – Child Abuse & Maltreatment Certificate by New York State.
• Possess an up to date Adult Child & Infant CPR/ Pediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Excellent oral and written communication, time management and organizational, excellent inter-personal relations skills, able to multi- task, and a team player are necessary.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Ability to work with infants and preschool children from the ages of 0-5 years

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, or climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.