Teachers Aide

Teacher Aide

Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Teacher Aide is responsible for supporting a nurturing environment for children and assisting with classroom curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in implementing developmentally appropriate curricula encompassing the social/emotional, physical and intellectual needs of Win children.
• Follow Win's philosophy and goals of the Childcare program.
• Attend Childcare related trainings onsite and offsite.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and days that NYC schools are closed.
• Must be able to escort children to field trips.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, culturally diverse and attractive classroom environment.
• Adhere to Department of Health and Mental Hygiene policies and procedures. Supervises the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Oversees unstructured free play. Works with teachers to ensure organization of free play corresponds to scheduled structured activities.
• Assists with meals, toileting, diapering and hand washing.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks.
• Observes and organizes the classroom, classroom supply areas, playground area and equipment for hazards and keeps the areas neat and sanitary.
• Prepare areas for lesson plan implementation of STEM and STEAM activities, assists in making smooth transitions between learning areas.
• Perform related duties as assigned in assisting the Head Teacher.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs in the building where clients and families reside.
• Must be able to lift children on a regular basis.
• Must be able to travel to other Win sites to provide Childcare coverage and training using public transportation.

Qualifications:

• Committed to Win's mission, vision and values.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and skills related to implementing activities for infant and preschool children.
• Ability to interact in a supportive and nurturing manner with children and parents.
• Must have knowledge and have the sensitivity to the needs of homeless or at-risk families.
• Must submit to a medical screening to ensure good health as required by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Childcare.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Bilingual- English/Spanish a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Embodies Win's Core Values and understands that clients' needs are staff's priority. Acts with a high degree of professionalism and has a good work ethic.
• Facilitating Change: Willingly learns new approaches, methods, or technologies to improve client outcomes. Develops and meets challenging but achievable goals with clients' wellbeing in mind.
• Managing Performance: Interacts respectfully with clients and co-workers. Avoids conflict effectively.
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Works diligently in the best interest of the clients. Maintains appropriate boundaries when working with clients.
• Communicating and Collaborating: Works collaboratively with colleagues and supports the team in achieving results. Communicates urgent priorities effectively. Values the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion for peers and clients.

WIN'S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION HIRING COMMITMENT

Our most effective service to our community comes from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experience. As a result, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Win actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.