Teacher Aide (Bushwick Child Care)

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated teacher-aide to support the day care program. In this role, you will work closely with the group teacher to create a nurturing environment that addresses the educational, social, and developmental needs of children. Your responsibilities will include assisting in program planning, maintaining classroom equipment, and fostering positive relationships with parents and staff. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and contribute to their growth and development in a supportive setting. Join a passionate team committed to providing quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational requirements set by the Agency for Children Services.
• Experience in child care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing day care programs for children.
• Share responsibility for maintaining equipment and classroom organization.
• Participate in discussions to develop educational goals.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

30 credits in Early Childhood Education

60 credits in Early Childhood Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the group teacher, the teacher-aide shall be responsible for:

Working within the framework of The Salvation Army of the day care center and carrying out its functions, policies, and procedures.

Assisting in the planning and execution of a program to provide day care for children, which takes into account the educational, social, developmental, and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.

Sharing responsibility for keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.

Sharing responsibility for removing or reporting any damaged or hazardous equipment to the director or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken.

Participating in planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designed to promote optimal program functioning.

Participating in the overall planning for the best use of shared space in relation to the total center program. Assisting in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program.

Participating in discussions aimed at developing a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of children, which will enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Sharing with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of the sponsoring agency and the community which their center serves.
2. Promoting personal growth and development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conferences, classroom group conferences, and staff meetings.
3. Sharing with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program.
4. Participating, wherever feasible, in related training opportunities as these become available.
5. Participating in objective discussions on professional performance in supervisory conferences with the group teacher and/or director.
6. Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the parents.
7. Attending and participating in group parent meetings.
8. Respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
9. Maintaining good working relationships and objective attitudes with other center personnel.
10. Sharing in the use and writing of records, such as are required and necessary for the development of the program and for work with the individual child, the group, and any student or volunteer assigned.
11. Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the group teacher as well as other programmatic duties.

Qualifications

1. The teacher-aide shall meet the requirements set by the Agency for Children Services, The Salvation Army, and the Department of Health (DOH): 30 credits, 60 credits, BA in ECE, or CDA.