Assistant Teacher

Union Settlement Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Settlement Association in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support early childhood education programs onsite. The role emphasizes promoting healthy development, assisting with daily activities, and partnering with lead teachers to implement engaging lessons.

Responsibilities include caring for children, facilitating group activities, supporting diverse backgrounds, and maintaining safety and documentation in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, CDA or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
• Level 1 or higher NYS Teacher Assistant Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of East Harlem community strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of children in the classroom under the supervision of the lead teacher.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher in managing classroom activities, supporting the individual needs of children, and engaging in age-appropriate conversations and interactions with children that expand their learning and supports their social and emotional development.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher with supervising, caring, and supporting the children's physical needs including supporting with toileting, diapering, and other self-help skills.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher with the implementation of classroom activities
• Including leading small group activities with the children as instructed by the lead teacher.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher in implementing children's interests and exploration of learning activities and expand children's play by expanding their thinking, language, and problem-solving skills.
• Follow children's interests and engage in play with them by following their lead while introducing new concepts and ideas.
• Encourage and celebrate children's primary languages, cultures, and diverse backgrounds through classroom activities, books, and the classroom environment.
• Follow all necessary safety and reporting procedures.
• Maintain documentation.
• Other duties as instructed by supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

CDA or GED

Level 1 NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

Job description

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Full Time Clerical New York, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1607

Salary Range: $37,000.00 To $41,000.00 Annually

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Position: Assistant Teacher

Department: Early Childhood Education

Reports to: Educational Directors and Associate Director of Education & Curriculum

Hours: Full-time; schedule may vary during hours of operation from 8am-6pm

Salary: $37,000 - $41,000

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: On-Site

PositionSummary:

Assistant Teachers play an integral role in the classroom by promoting positive interactions with children and families, implementing health and safety procedures, facilitating smooth transitions between activities and planning collaboratively with lead teachers. Assistant Teachers often provide direct instructional support to children by facilitating whole and small group lessons and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of children in the classroom under the supervision of the lead teacher.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher in managing classroom activities, supporting the individual needs of children, and engaging in age-appropriate conversations and interactions with children that expand their learning and supports their social and emotional development.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher with supervising, caring, and supporting the children's physical needs including supporting with toileting, diapering, and other self-help skills.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher with the implementation of classroom activities
• Including leading small group activities with the children as instructed by the lead teacher.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher in implementing children's interests and exploration of learning activities and expand children's play by expanding their thinking, language, and problem-solving skills.
• Follow children's interests and engage in play with them by following their lead while introducing new concepts and ideas.
• Encourage and celebrate children's primary languages, cultures, and diverse backgrounds through classroom activities, books, and the classroom environment.
• Follow all necessary safety and reporting procedures.
• Maintain documentation.
• Other duties as instructed by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, CDA or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
• Level 1 or higher NYS Teacher Assistant Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of East Harlem community strongly preferred.

CO RECOMPETENCIES

• LeadingOthers: Creates asenseofurgency throughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachieving outcomes.Inspires,influences,andenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocumentsperformancehighlightsandconcerns
• Applyingand Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
• Communicatingand Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteamaccountabletothesamestandard

Union Settlement’sDiversity,Equity&InclusionCommitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identityorexpression,veteranstatus,oranyotherstatusprotectedunderfederal,state,orlocallaw.