Teacher Aide

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,306; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401k plan

Vacation, personal and sick time-off

Job summary

A community organization in The Bronx is seeking a Head Start Teacher Aide to assist in supervising children and implementing classroom activities. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and at least one year of experience with children ages 0-5. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe learning environment and fostering positive relationships with families. This part-time role offers $18.37 per hour, with benefits including life insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalence, some college credits preferred.
• At least one year experience working with children ages 0-5 and families.
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision of all children and implement classroom activities.
• Collaborate with the classroom team on daily lesson plans.
• Provide positive guidance and support children's readiness skills.

Skills

Child supervision

Positive guidance techniques

Basic computer literacy

Maintaining written records

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma or equivalence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title

Head Start Teacher Aide

Department

Early Childhood

Location

The Bronx

Reports To

Site Director

Salary Range

$18.37 per hour (benefits include life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and sick time-off)

Date

January 2026

Schedule

Monday - Friday, (4 hours a day) Schedule may vary due to program needs.

Job Summary

This position serves as a Teacher’s Aide/Substitute as needed for Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classrooms. Responsible for assisting with the supervision of all children, implementing classroom activities, works cooperatively with and supporting other classroom staff and volunteers, and assists with the general maintenance of the classroom to insure the health and safety of the children of the program.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalence, some college credits preferred
• At least one year experience working with children ages 0-5 and families
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs
• Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure the completion of assigned work
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families
• Basic computer literacy in email, Microsoft Office

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Child Growth & Development: Supervision all children’s indoor and outdoor activities while incorporating positive guidance techniques. Assist with implementing a child-centered curriculum to its fidelity and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Planning: Collaborates with the classroom team in the preparation of daily lesson plans and individualization for children. Assist with collecting daily anecdotes and write observations for children. Assist with assessing children with Teaching Strategies Gold online three times a year
• Program Implementation: Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
• Family Partnerships: Assist with creating and maintaining a positive working relationship with parents, providing positive feedback on a child's ongoing developmental success and challenges. Encourages parent participation in staff‑parent conferences and home visits discussing their child’s development and education.
• Communication and Service Coordination: Assist with maintaining regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation; Direct developmental concerns to Lead Teacher and may participate in multi‑disciplinary team meetings with Family Advocate, Health, Nutrition and Disabilities Coordinator.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Assisting Teacher in completion of attendance, health checks, home correspondence, home visit forms, accident/incident reports, referrals and safety inspections. Assist with requesting supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory as requested.
• On‑going Monitoring and Self-Assessment: Work with teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis two‑three times a year.
• Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training development.
• Flexible schedule to substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

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