Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education Preschool

Reporting to the Education Director, the Teacher’s Aide will work with their teaching team to ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones through the implementation of evidence-based curricula, individualized support, and high-quality learning environments. The Teacher’s Aide will focus on making sure that all the children and families will be ready to be successful in kindergarten and in life while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations are met or exceeded. Under the direct supervision of the site’s Education Director, the Teacher Aide’s responsibilities include the following:
Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Curriculum Implementation
Assist the lead teacher in implementing the designed curriculum, ensuring activities are age-appropriate, engaging, and aligned with learning objectives.
Collaborate with the teacher to adapt and modify instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students.
Prepare and organize materials and resources needed for daily lessons, activities, and projects.
Work one-on-one with students who may require extra assistance, ensuring they receive personalized attention to meet their specific learning needs.
Collaborate with the lead teacher to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodate students with diverse abilities.
Address behavioral challenges by employing positive reinforcement strategies and seeking guidance from the lead teacher or school administration.
Support the integration of technology tools into the curriculum, helping students with educational software and assisting in managing technology resources within the classroom.

Provide feedback to the lead teacher on student performance and areas that may require additional focus.
Assist the Lead Teacher and the Assistant Teacher in overseeing and maintaining accurate records on each child.
Assist in daily observations and documentation of child development.
Observe and document students’ development to request additional support from lead teacher and our Educational Director
Assist in organizing and participating in parent-teacher conferences and other school-related events.
Recruit new families for our program through tabling, advertising in the school community, and hosting recruitment events.
Data Analysis
Collect, analyze, and report on data related to student progress and classroom activities to inform continuous improvement efforts.
Utilize data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in instructional practices and student support.
Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to early childhood education and instructional support.
Engage in self-assessment and reflection coaching experiences such as completing self-assessment surveys, video recording, coaching, and collaboration sessions.
Follow City and Federal guidelines pertaining to health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of children.
Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements e.g. teacher child/ratios, and constant and competent line of sight supervision of children.
Minimum Qualifications: The Teacher’s Aide must have qualifications that satisfy Federal Head Start requirements, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations, and Universal Preschool Guidelines. The Teacher’s Aide will need to have qualifications that satisfy one of the following conditions:
A High School/ Local Diploma or GED is required.
Pre-K or Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required for applicable position assignment.
A High School/ Local Diploma or GED is required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At least 1-year experience working with infants and toddlers, and children with Special Needs.
Dedicated, excited and passionate about teaching and learning with young children.
Reflective on own teaching practice and willing to develop and increase capacity.
A review and final determination of credentials and qualifications are reserved for the site Education Director and the Children’s Aid Director of Early Childhood Programs.
It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
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