Position Title
SubstituteHead Start Assistant Teacher
Department
Early Childhood Education
Union/Non-Union
Non-Union
Site/Location
Mott Haven Winifred Wheeler
375 East 143rdStreet 200 Alexander Ave
Bronx NY 10454 Bronx NY 10454
Mill Brook Childrens Pride
201 Saint Anns Avenue 414 Morris Avenue Bronx NY 10454 Bronx NY 10451
Honorable Eugene Oliver Jr. Education Center
705ConcourseVillage West
Bronx NY 10451
FLSA-Classification
Non-Exempt
Salary
$30940.00 - $39270.00annually
Reports To
Education Director
East Side Houses Early Childhood programs provide Early Head Start and Head Start services in a safe supportive educational environment for childrenages18 months to 5 years of 231 children daily from five locations the comprehensive program is designed to develop the cognitive socialemotionaland physical skills of children in a safe supportive environment. Children and families receive a broad range of educational nutritionalsocialand preventive health staff foster partnerships with families so that they can support school learning and achievement as well as advocate for their children and themselves. We expect that all staff will work collaboratively and with the community to promote school readiness while creating a safehealthyand protective environment.
Duties include but are not limited to thefollowing key activities:
Prepare materials for lessons demonstrations and bulletin boards.
Operate equipment including computers printers photocopiers and laminators.
Ensure that students have all materials necessaryas per lessonplanclass activities.
Work with students individually or in small groups for extension or remediation including students needing extra helpdue tophysical limitations.
Take daily class attendance andmaintainaccurateattendance records.
Conduct daily health checksofchildren.
Ensure the safety of all children under their care.
Support students with assistive devices and supportive technologies.
Coordinate with classroom teachers todeterminedaily tasks.
Execute therapeutic regimensindicatedbyIndividualizedEducation Plan under the supervision of specialists andteacher.
Adhere to accommodations in students IEP plans.
Lead activities designed to foster students mental physical and social development.
Supervise students in various settings including classrooms playgrounds and field trips.
Enforce school rules and policies.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences as requested by teachers.
Attend staff meetings professional development and training sessions.
Other Duties
Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensivelistingof activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Dutiesresponsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or GEDrequired.
Child Development Associate (CDA)preferred
At least one year of relevant experience in an educational or childcare settingworking with childrenages2-5 years.
Competencies
Teamwork Orientation
Communication Proficiency
Customer/Client Focus
Time Management
Thoroughness
Computer Literacy
RequiredClearances
NYC Department of Investigation Comprehensive Background Clearance
NYC Department of Health Medical Clearance
NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance
NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance
NYS Sex Offender Registry Clearance
Supervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment
This joboperatesin a classroom setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required totalk or hear. The role varies according to theclassroomsschedule. Some activities may include butnotlimited to jumping bending lifting etc.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm or 8am to 4:30pm. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESHs program needs.
Remote Work
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Travel
Travel may be necessary from one site to another for staff coverage purposes.
Required Experience:
IC