Pre-K Floater Teacher - Bronx House
The Bronx, NY 10461
About the Job
Summary:
Bronx House proudly offers a Pre-k For All program in conjunction with the NYC Department of Education. Our PKA program offers a warm, nurturing, stimulating atmosphere where children can expand their skill set and discover the joys of learning in a classroom setting.
The Floater assists the Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher in the PKA classroom with the distribution of students’ meals. Additionally, the Floater supports either the Head or Assistant Teacher during the teachers’ lunch hours. The Floater works with the students to create and foster a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment through enriching conversation and instruction. The Floater is to join classes on walks as needed to offer added support/safety, especially when class numbers are high. The opportunity is also available for Floaters to attend staff/team meetings which may aid in sharing and developing skills in student learning and classroom organization.
Required Core Competencies:
Basic knowledge of child development including typical and atypical language, cognitive, motor, social, and self-help skills development.
Nurturing character that enables the building of a respectful, trusting and loving relationship with children and their families.
Preferred Core Competencies:
Bronx House proudly offers a Pre-k For All program in conjunction with the NYC Department of Education. Our PKA program offers a warm, nurturing, stimulating atmosphere where children can expand their skill set and discover the joys of learning in a classroom setting.
The Floater assists the Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher in the PKA classroom with the distribution of students’ meals. Additionally, the Floater supports either the Head or Assistant Teacher during the teachers’ lunch hours. The Floater works with the students to create and foster a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment through enriching conversation and instruction. The Floater is to join classes on walks as needed to offer added support/safety, especially when class numbers are high. The opportunity is also available for Floaters to attend staff/team meetings which may aid in sharing and developing skills in student learning and classroom organization.
Required Core Competencies:
Basic knowledge of child development including typical and atypical language, cognitive, motor, social, and self-help skills development.
Nurturing character that enables the building of a respectful, trusting and loving relationship with children and their families.
Preferred Core Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of best practices as it relates to food handling and distribution to young children.
- An ability to work with a diverse group of teachers and acclimate to the variety of classrooms that will require assistance.
- Experience working with groups and/or families from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Must have knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in PKA
Required Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with young children, preferably in an early childhood classroom setting.
- High School Degree mandatory.
Preferred Experience:
- Associate Degree, CDA or equivalent certification in Early Childhood Education or credits towards an Associate Degree, CDA or equivalent certification in Early Childhood Education
- A demonstrated capacity in implementing classroom activities, observing children’s behaviors, and assisting with classroom routines.
To apply, send a resume to natasha@bronxhouse.org and alexa@bronxhouse.org
Source : Bronx House