Teacher Aide - Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center

Grand St Settlement Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401k plan

Vacation

Personal and sick time off

Job summary

Grand St Settlement Inc. seeks a Head Start Teacher Aide for Pelham Parkway Center in the Bronx. The role supports classroom supervision, activities, and health and safety of children aged 0-5, reporting to the Site Director.

Four hours daily, Monday through Friday, with flexible schedule for substitutes. Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma, some college credits, and at least one year of experience with young children and families.

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.”
• “Ability to maintain written records and manage time.”
• “Ability to interpret safety regulations, policies and procedures.”
• “Ability to foster positive relationships with participating families.”
• “Basic computer literacy in email and Microsoft Office.”

Responsibilities

• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities, support positive guidance, and encourage learning across development domains.
• Collaborate with classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and write observations.
• Provide positive guidance and discipline to support readiness for kindergarten.
• Foster partnerships with parents and encourage participation in conferences and home visits.
• Maintain regular contact with parents and complete documentation.
• Assist with attendance, health checks, home correspondence, and inventory as needed.
• Participate in coaching and professional development and be available to substitute as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college credits

1 year experience with children 0-5

Ability to work with families with diverse needs

Record keeping and time management

Basic computer literacy (email)

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teacher Aide - Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center

POSITION TITLE: Head Start Teacher Aide

DEPARTMENT:Early Childhood

LOCATION(S): Pelham Parkway Child and Family Center:2305 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY

REPORTS TO:Site Director

SALARY RANGE:$18.49 HR (benefits include life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and sick time-off)

DATE: November2026

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:

Under the direct supervision of the Center Director, the Teacher’s Aide/ Substitute shall be responsible for:

• 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:Collaborateswith 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 feedbackon 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

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