Chinese-American Planning Council
Teacher Aide (Early Childhood Centers)
Chinese-American Planning Council, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Lead Teachers and along with Assistant Teachers, Teacher Aides assist in the care, supervision and education of children in a childcare center setting. The Teacher Aide will help prepare for the class, manage classroom behaviors and ensure a safe and caring environment conducive to learning is provided to the children. Essential Responsibilities
Assist the regular classroom teacher in providing a safe and caring environment for students by ensuring/and following the overall CPC's health and safety plan. Assist in the implementation of a developmental-interactive curriculum by providing instruction, as needed, according to plans as prepared by the regular classroom teacher Assist the regular classroom teacher in communication with parents/guardians verbally as needed and during parent teacher conferences concerning children progress. Assist the regular classroom teacher in completing the following assessments: A fall, winter and spring Teaching Strategies Gold checkpoints by the dates allocated by DOE. Within the first 45 days of entry into classroom- ASQ and ASQ-SE Report emergencies to the Education Director or otherwise designated person in charge: Verbally- immediately Written- within 24 hours Provide professional interactions with students, co-workers and families. Help with group teacher supervision and mentoring of volunteers. Maintain line of sight supervision. Use appropriate judgment to act in the best interests of students at all times. Maintain a classroom environment which promotes active learning. Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives. Maintain daily classroom routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, setting up meals, etc. Attend mandatory meetings and trainings. Adhere to CPC Early Childhood Center policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Must be 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED; Early Childhood Education college credits preferred. Must have experience in working with children and knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices. At least one year of experience working in a childcare setting; experience working with children with special needs preferred. Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated ability, enthusiasm, love and desire to work with and relate to children. Demonstrated ability to conduct self in a professional, courteous manner, to maintain a neat appearance. Strong customer service skills and ability to create/maintain partnerships with families and staff. Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to handle crisis situations effectively. Ability to multitask while remaining organized and completing tasks by assigned deadlines. Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese and English) preferred. Demonstrated ability to lift 25-30 lbs. Demonstrated ability to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure their health and safety. Computer literacy skills. Hiring for this position is subject to: Review of resume completeness including education, experience, and skills Verification of three (3) references Completion of employment application Completion of interview Fingerprint Clearance from the Department of Investigation Statewide Central Register Clearance Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certification (online training) Additional mandated trainings as required by Department of Health Recent physical (within one year), including immunization record Compensation & Benefits Overview
$16.50 - $16.50 per hour; 35
40 hours per week CPC offers a comprehensive union benefits package to full-time staff. Salary and benefits are provided through union contract DC1707 How to Apply
Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Mary Cheng, when applying online via CPC's website or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries. CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Under the supervision of the Lead Teachers and along with Assistant Teachers, Teacher Aides assist in the care, supervision and education of children in a childcare center setting. The Teacher Aide will help prepare for the class, manage classroom behaviors and ensure a safe and caring environment conducive to learning is provided to the children. Essential Responsibilities
Assist the regular classroom teacher in providing a safe and caring environment for students by ensuring/and following the overall CPC's health and safety plan. Assist in the implementation of a developmental-interactive curriculum by providing instruction, as needed, according to plans as prepared by the regular classroom teacher Assist the regular classroom teacher in communication with parents/guardians verbally as needed and during parent teacher conferences concerning children progress. Assist the regular classroom teacher in completing the following assessments: A fall, winter and spring Teaching Strategies Gold checkpoints by the dates allocated by DOE. Within the first 45 days of entry into classroom- ASQ and ASQ-SE Report emergencies to the Education Director or otherwise designated person in charge: Verbally- immediately Written- within 24 hours Provide professional interactions with students, co-workers and families. Help with group teacher supervision and mentoring of volunteers. Maintain line of sight supervision. Use appropriate judgment to act in the best interests of students at all times. Maintain a classroom environment which promotes active learning. Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives. Maintain daily classroom routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, setting up meals, etc. Attend mandatory meetings and trainings. Adhere to CPC Early Childhood Center policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Must be 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED; Early Childhood Education college credits preferred. Must have experience in working with children and knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices. At least one year of experience working in a childcare setting; experience working with children with special needs preferred. Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated ability, enthusiasm, love and desire to work with and relate to children. Demonstrated ability to conduct self in a professional, courteous manner, to maintain a neat appearance. Strong customer service skills and ability to create/maintain partnerships with families and staff. Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to handle crisis situations effectively. Ability to multitask while remaining organized and completing tasks by assigned deadlines. Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese and English) preferred. Demonstrated ability to lift 25-30 lbs. Demonstrated ability to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure their health and safety. Computer literacy skills. Hiring for this position is subject to: Review of resume completeness including education, experience, and skills Verification of three (3) references Completion of employment application Completion of interview Fingerprint Clearance from the Department of Investigation Statewide Central Register Clearance Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certification (online training) Additional mandated trainings as required by Department of Health Recent physical (within one year), including immunization record Compensation & Benefits Overview
$16.50 - $16.50 per hour; 35
40 hours per week CPC offers a comprehensive union benefits package to full-time staff. Salary and benefits are provided through union contract DC1707 How to Apply
Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Mary Cheng, when applying online via CPC's website or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries. CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.