Assistant Teacher

Job Description

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 ever-changing 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 visit

Position: Assistant Teacher

Department: Early Childhood Education

Reports to: Educational Directors and Associate Director of Education & Curriculum

Hours: Full-time; schedule may vary during hours of operation from 8am-6pm

Salary:$36000 - $43000

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: On-Site Union Johnson

PositionSummary:

Assistant Teachers play an integral role in the classroom by promoting positive interactions with children and families implementing health and safety procedures facilitating smooth transitions between activities and planning collaboratively with lead teachers. Assistant Teachers often provide direct instructional support to children by facilitating whole and small group lessons and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the physical social and emotional wellbeing of children in the classroom under the supervision of the lead teacher.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher in managing classroom activities supporting the individual needs of children and engaging in age-appropriate conversations and interactions with children that expand their learning and supports their social and emotional development.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher with supervising caring and supporting the childrens physical needs including supporting with toileting diapering and other self-help skills.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher with the implementation of classroom activities
• Including leading small group activities with the children as instructed by the lead teacher.
• Work in collaboration with the lead teacher in implementing childrens interests and exploration of learning activities and expand childrens play by expanding their thinking language and problem-solving skills.
• Follow childrens interests and engage in play with them by following their lead while introducing new concepts and ideas.
• Encourage and celebrate childrens primary languages cultures and diverse backgrounds through classroom activities books and the classroom environment.
• Follow all necessary safety and reporting procedures.
• Maintain documentation.
• Other duties as instructed by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma CDA or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
• Level 1 or higher NYS Teacher Assistant Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of East Harlem community strongly preferred.
  
  

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 semi-annually 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.