Teacher Aide Floater (39149)

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,838 - 26,670; Part time

Job summary

Birch Family Services in Bronx, NY is seeking a part-time floater for a classroom-support role in Riverdale Early Childhood Center. The position runs Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., about 25 hours weekly, with a focus on health, safety, and positive interactions with children, parents, and staff.

The role requires a HS Diploma and willingness to obtain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification; prior experience is preferred but not required. Flexibility and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Willingness to obtain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification.
• Desire to work with children through positive interaction.

Responsibilities

• Room coverage at lunch and for additional prep/writing time opportunities, and classroom coverage to support students/classes having difficulty napping, teachers in training, and as necessary.
• Office duties, answering phones, and reception coverage.
• Maintain classroom management, sanitation, and safety, and support student transitions.
• Provide a normal routine by maintaining daily schedule adherence.
• Keep classroom staff and school administration informed concerning children and issues.
• Maintain the Agency’s policies and procedures.
• Attend ongoing training.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education

HS Diploma

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Details: Location: Riverdale Early Childhood Center - Bronx, NY 10463. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $18.03 - $19.36 Hourly. Job Shift: Day.

Summary

The floater oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, supporting appropriate curriculum, and building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Room coverage at lunch and for additional prep/writing time opportunities, as well as classroom coverage to support students/classes having difficulty napping, teachers that are in training, and as necessary.
• Office duties, answering phones, and reception coverage.
• Maintain classroom management, sanitation, and safety, and support student transitions.
• Provide a normal routine by maintaining daily schedule adherence.
• Keep classroom staff and school administration informed concerning children and issues.
• Maintain the Agency’s policies and procedures.
• Attend ongoing training.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position; days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma and willingness to obtain New York State Teaching Assistant Certification.
• A desire to work with children through positive interaction.
• Prior experience preferred but not necessary.
• Dependable, flexible, and team player required.

Physical Demands

Demonstrate full range of motion. Be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Other Duties

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.