Teacher Aide Part-Time - Union Carver
Teacher Aide Part-Time - Union Carver
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Teacher Aide
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Organizational Summary
Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children youth families and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the everchanging East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs New Yorkers gain opportunities develop skills and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Today Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlements current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education Youth Services (including after school programs) Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network) the East Harlem Community Partnership Adult Education Mental Health Services Older Adult Centers and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10000 individuals and nearly 1000 businesses every year.
Strengthened by a dynamic diverse and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees Union Settlement also serves as a connector convener and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement visitwww.unionsettlement
Position: Teacher Aide
Department: Early Childhood Education
Reports to: Educational Directors and Associate Director of Education & Curriculum
Hours: Parttime; MF 20 hours weekly
Salary:$23.00 per hour.
FLSA: NonExempt
Location: OnSite Union Carver;1565 Madison Ave (between 105th and 106th Streets)
PositionSummary:
Under the supervision of the Group Teacher the Teachers Aide will assist in the planning and of a program that implements an approved agency curriculum to provide daycare for children. This program will take into account the educational social developmental and health needs of the group as well as the individual child. The Teachers Aide will work within the framework of Union Settlement to carry out its functions policies and procedures; observe the schedules in the center and adhere to its established personnel policies and practices.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of children to enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities.
- Assist in creating and executing weekly lesson plans in accordance with the approved agency curriculum.
- Keep equipment and material accessible and in good condition to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.
- Remove and/or report any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Educational/Site Director or designated individual so necessary action may be taken.
- Assist in the planning of appropriate arrangement of classroom furniture designed to promote optimal program functioning.
- Maintain good working relationships and objective attitudes with classroom staff.
- Expand professional growth and development through participation in individual and classroom group conferences and related training opportunities.
- Inform and share information regarding the program and children with parents.
- Ensure confidentiality of all information regarding children and parents.
- Participate in regularly scheduled supervision meetings with the Educational/Center Director and/or Group Teacher. Discuss professional performance objectively and utilize supervision as a source of information and professional guidance.
- Update and maintain all records as required and necessary for the effective administration of the center and the development of the program. Share records and work with appropriate classroom and center staff.
- Perform routine duties in the classroom and center related to all functions of the program.
- Fulfill the overall classroom function of the Group Teacher in his or her absence when requested.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Group Teacher Educational/Center Director and the Director of Early Childhood Education.
Qualifications:
- At a minimum a High School Diploma or GED with documentation of enrollment to an accredited college or university taking courses to obtain an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or documentation of enrollment in a CDA credential program that will be completed in two years.
- Child Development Associate credential (CDA) is preferred and must be current to be valid.
- One year of experience working with preschoolage children is preferred.
- Successful Personal Employment Tracking System (PETS) and State Central Registry (SCR) clearances are required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards preferred but not required.
- A dedicated work ethic combined with excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills.
- Good computer skills and writing ability.
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fastpaced challenging and constantly changing environment.
- A strong desire to help improve the lives of the residents in the East Harlem community.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
CO RECOMPETENCIES
- LeadingOthers:Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes.Inspiresinfluencesandenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
- Facilitating Change:Approacheschallenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlements goals.
- ManagingPerformance:Evaluates and revises goals semiannually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocumentsperformancehighlightsandconcerns
- ApplyingandDevelopingExpertise:Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
- CommunicatingandCollaborating:Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteamaccountabletothesamestandard
Union SettlementsDiversityEquity&InclusionCommitment
Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability gender sexual orientation gender identityorexpressionveteranstatusoranyotherstatusprotectedunderfederalstateorlocallaw.
Employment Type
Part-Time
