Assistant Teacher 4846

Bronx, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 45346 - 45346

Posted on: 19 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

Our family shelters are safe welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support life-enhancing services and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.

The Willow Avenue Family Residence seeks an Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Teacher. The position requires an associates degree and some experience working within an early childhood setting or a High school diploma/GED. Child Responsibilities include instructing Preschool aged children in activities designed to promote social physical and intellectual growth. The position requires clearance through the New York State Central Registry and New York State office of Children and Family Services. Experience with high scope curriculum and bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all OSHA requirements.
Assist the Program Coordinator with the development of program goals and early childhood activities.
Monitor children in the classroom and document any findings regarding behavior speech physical or developmental delays.
Plan develop and implement lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations.
Create a nurturing and supportive environment for children.
Implement various early childhood age appropriate educational recreational and social activities that foster the childrens development and growth
Engage the children in team building activities.
Ensure sanitary conditions are in place when changing diapers toilet training or assisting in dressing.
Maintain up-to-date attendance.
Maintain a pleasant safe and sanitary environment in the classrooms.
Attend monthly child care ream meetings staff meetings professional development workshops/ trainings.
Report to and meet monthly with coordinator.
Act as liaison with parents.
Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent credentials required some college course work completed in Early Childhood Education preferred.
A minimum of one year experience in an early childhood or daycare setting.
Proficiency in English is required Spanish as a second language is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
Possess a current Mandated Reporter Child Abuse & Maltreatment Certificate by New York State.
Possess an up to date Adult Child & Infant CPR/ Pediatric First Aid Certificate.
Excellent oral and written communication time management and organizational excellent inter-personal relations skills able to multi- task and a team player are necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand walk or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to travel on field trips organized for the daycare children.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact .

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all OSHA requirements.
Assist the Program Coordinator with the development of program goals and early childhood activities.
Monitor children in the classroom and document any findings regarding behavior speech physical or developmental delays.
Plan develop and implement lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations.
Create a nurturing and supportive environment for children.
Implement various early childhood age appropriate educational recreational and social activities that foster the childrens development and growth
Engage the children in team building activities.
Ensure sanitary conditions are in place when changing diapers toilet training or assisting in dressing.
Maintain up-to-date attendance.
Maintain a pleasant safe and sanitary environment in the classrooms.
Attend monthly child care ream meetings staff meetings professional development workshops/ trainings.
Report to and meet monthly with coordinator.
Act as liaison with parents.
Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent credentials required some college course work completed in Early Childhood Education preferred.
A minimum of one year experience in an early childhood or daycare setting.
Proficiency in English is required Spanish as a second language is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
Possess a current Mandated Reporter Child Abuse & Maltreatment Certificate by New York State.
Possess an up to date Adult Child & Infant CPR/ Pediatric First Aid Certificate.
Excellent oral and written communication time management and organizational excellent inter-personal relations skills able to multi- task and a team player are necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS