Teacher Assistant - Acacia
Bronx, NY
About the Job
POSITION OVERVIEW: As part of the education team, under the general direction of the Education Coordinator, with support from the Teacher, assists a given group of children. May be responsible for conducting circle, doing lesson plan and generally assuming the teacher's responsibility in the teacher's absence. Pays: $18-$21 per hour KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *To share responsibility for keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition in order to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.
*To share responsibility for removing or reporting any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Child Education Coordinator or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken.
*To share responsibility for planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designated to promote optimal program functioning
*To assist in the overall planning for the best use of shared space in relation to the total center program
*To assist the Assistant teacher in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children's program
*To share with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of the Head Start. program and the sponsoring agency of which the center is a part.
*To promote his or her own professional growth of development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conferences, classroom group conferences, staff meeting and early Childhood Training.
*To share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program/
*To participate, wherever feasible, in related training opportunities as these become available.
*To participate in objective discussions with the teacher and aide about classroom activities.
*Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the parents.
*Attending and participating in parenting education groups and training when required.
*Respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
*Maintaining Good working Relations and Objective Attitudes with Other Center Personnel.
*Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the Teacher.
*Assist with trips walking through the neighborhood or community bus trips.
*Fire Drill assistance, ensuring the children are escorted down the stairs and back to classroom in an orderly fashion.
*Working within the 8:30 am - to 4:30pm scheduled hours of the Head Start Program
*Classroom assistance to various age groups, assisting with those children that are not potty -trained.
REQUIREMENTS: *High School Diploma or GED required
*CDA/AA preferred
*To share responsibility for removing or reporting any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Child Education Coordinator or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken.
*To share responsibility for planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designated to promote optimal program functioning
*To assist in the overall planning for the best use of shared space in relation to the total center program
*To assist the Assistant teacher in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children's program
*To share with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of the Head Start. program and the sponsoring agency of which the center is a part.
*To promote his or her own professional growth of development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conferences, classroom group conferences, staff meeting and early Childhood Training.
*To share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program/
*To participate, wherever feasible, in related training opportunities as these become available.
*To participate in objective discussions with the teacher and aide about classroom activities.
*Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the parents.
*Attending and participating in parenting education groups and training when required.
*Respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
*Maintaining Good working Relations and Objective Attitudes with Other Center Personnel.
*Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the Teacher.
*Assist with trips walking through the neighborhood or community bus trips.
*Fire Drill assistance, ensuring the children are escorted down the stairs and back to classroom in an orderly fashion.
*Working within the 8:30 am - to 4:30pm scheduled hours of the Head Start Program
*Classroom assistance to various age groups, assisting with those children that are not potty -trained.
REQUIREMENTS: *High School Diploma or GED required
*CDA/AA preferred
Source : Acacia
