3K Extended Day Assistant Teacher

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services seeks a dedicated childcare assistant to support head teachers in providing quality early childhood education. You will help manage materials, supervise children, and assist with implementing individualized curricula within a caring, safe environment in our New York center.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma and a CDA, show cultural sensitivity, and collaborate closely with staff to engage families and ensure daily routines run smoothly. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma and CDA.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom materials and equipment daily.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom and outdoor play environment per health guidelines.
• Assist Head Teacher with classroom management and schedule adherence.
• Attend to the physical needs of children in a caring manner.
• Directly supervise children under Head Teacher guidance.
• Assist with individualized curriculum plans implementation.
• Assist each child with daily activities and routines.
• Support curriculum planning based on observations and assessments.

Skills

Team player

Cultural awareness

Education

High School diploma

CDA

Job description

Purpose of the position

To assist head teachers with providing quality childcare to all classroom children in accordance with developmentally appropriate practice.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage classroom materials and equipment on a daily basis.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom and outdoor play environment according to Department of Health guidelines.
• Assist the Head Teacher with classroom management and adherence to classroom schedule.
• Attend to the physical needs of children in a caring and kind manner.
• Directly supervise the activities of the children under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• Assist with the implementation of individualized curriculum plans.
• Assist each child with the activities and classroom routines of the day.
• Assist Head Teacher with developing curriculum plans based upon observations and assessments of each child in the classroom.
• To build positive relationships and effectively communicate achievements and concerns with the families of children in their care.
• Assist with the implementation of each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan or Individualized Education Plan when applicable.
• Contribute to a positive, pleasant and emotionally supportive classroom atmosphere for each child and family in the program.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of High School diploma and CDA.

Relationship with others

• Work closely with all members of the center staff to provide comprehensive services to all families enrolled in the center.
• In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:
• Be team players
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and the families that are served within the center.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with families served by the center.
• Have a willingness to learn and implement current approaches in the Early Childhood Development field.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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