Whitney Young Jr Campus (1919 Prospect Ave)

32000 - 32000 / year

Position Summary:

The Teacher's Aide will work with their teaching team to ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones through the implementation of evidence-based curricula, individualized support and high-quality learning environments. Teacher's Aides will focus on making sure that all the children and families will be ready to be successful in Kindergarten and in life, while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations are met or exceeded.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Essential Duties: Under the direct supervision of the site's Education Director, the Teacher Aide's responsibilities will assist the Lead and Assistant Teacher include the following:

Curriculum and Instruction

• Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that leads to children's school readiness
• Create an environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster growth and development
• Design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum which provides opportunities for children's meaningful exploration
• Provide responsive care to all children through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision

Record Maintenance, Screening and Assessment

• Oversee and maintain accurate records on each child
• Observe and document students' development to request additional support from Education Director through internal referral process

Family Engagement

• Encourage parent involvement and communication through newsletters, bulletin boards, classroom events, center-wide activities, and "open-door" policy
• Participate in open houses, and/or family days depending on the Center and the funding requirements

Professional Development

• Participate in all agency offered trainings, workshops, in-service days, and/or all-staff conferences
• Maintain certification requirements and proof of attendance in professional activities
• Support the growth of the center including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment
• Complete all Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) required trainings within the specified time frame
• Maintain active membership with Aspire and or "Registered" TEACH Account linked to Children's Aid

Health and Safety

• Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements, teacher child/ratios, and CPR/first aid, Child Abuse Mandate, Foundations for Health and Safety, Blood Borne Infection and Mental Health First Aid certification
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children aligned to CDC, DOHMH and ECERS guidance

(i.e. clean toys, shelves, neat classrooms, reported damaged / broken equipment toys, etc.)

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications: The Teacher's Aide must have qualifications that satisfy Federal Head Start requirements, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations, and Universal Preschool Guidelines

Credentials: The Teacher's Aide will need to have qualifications that satisfy one of the following conditions:

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required (at hire or within the first year of working)
• Satisfies all other Federal Head Start requirements, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations, and Universal Preschool Guidelines

OR

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Have at least 90 credits in childhood development/early childhood education and be on a study plan to complete the CDA credential is required
• Satisfies all other Federal Head Start requirements, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations, and Universal Preschool Guidelines

Key Competencies:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Dedicated, excited and passionate about teaching and learning with young children
• Resourceful & dependable
• Effective communication skills

A review and final determination of credentials and qualifications are reserved for the site Education Director and the Children's Aid Director of Early Childhood Programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.