3K Assistant Teacher

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking an Education Support role to assist in delivering developmentally appropriate classroom activities for young children in New York. The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, data entry, and implementing individual education plans.

The role requires basic educational qualifications, strong English communication, and a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations through an organized, team-based approach.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Early childhood experience preferred.
• Ability to participate in and utilize reflective supervision.
• Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines, stay organized and work under pressure; prioritize.
• Experience in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable populations preferred.
• Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
• Commitment to SCO Family of Services’ mission.
• Strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, implementation and coordination of the comprehensive education program.
• Support the classroom teacher in ensuring that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children.
• Support the classroom teacher in providing early learning experiences across social-emotional development, literacy, language, math, sciences, and arts.
• Assist in planning and implementing individual educational plans for children, supporting their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally.
• Help develop and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom environment conducive to growth.
• Position yourself to engage children, supervise effectively, and facilitate play.
• Assist with entering and maintaining classroom and child data.
• Meet regularly with the classroom teacher and Education Director to review data and support goals.
• Identify developmental concerns and share findings with the classroom teacher.
• Collaborate on weekly lesson plans with the teaching team.
• Promote family engagement and partnership to support child goals.
• Develop professional development plans and engage in coaching cycles.
• Implement programming requirements in line with funding and model standards.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment and proper storage of materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reflective supervision

Multicultural competence

Team player

Deadline management

Organization

English fluency

Cooperation and respect

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Contribute to the planning, implementation and coordination of the comprehensive education program
• Support the classroom teacher in ensuring that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children
• Support the classroom teacher in providing early learning experiences in social-emotional development, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children
• Assist in planning and implementing individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Assist in developing and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children
• Position themselves strategically in all environments to actively engage children, provide optimal supervision, and facilitate play
• Assist with entering and maintaining classroom and child data
• Regularly meet with classroom teacher and the Education Director to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration
• Identify any developmental concerns for children and share the information with the classroom teacher
• Collaborate with teaching team to complete weekly lesson plans
• Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy
• Develop effective partnerships with families by maintaining open communication and encouraging their input in the educational program
• Participate in reflective supervision with the classroom teacher and/or Education Director
• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with classroom teacher, and develop individual plans for own professional development
• Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Highschool or GED required.
• Early childhood experience preferred
• Ability to participate in and utilize reflective supervision
• Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change
• Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written
• Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize
• Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred
• Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
• Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
• Team player

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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