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Henry Street Settlement

Substitute Teachers Aide - Early Childhood Education

Henry Street Settlement, New York, New York, United States, 10001

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Substitute Teachers Aide - Early Childhood Education

Job Category: EDUCATION SERVICES Requisition Number: SUBST002002 Part-Time, $22 USD per hour New York, NY 10002, USA Description

Job Overview: Employment Type: Part-time, per diem; as needed Hours: 8 hour shift between 8:00am and 6:00pm Pay: $22 an hour; non-exempt Location: Fully onsite in the Lower East Side Program Overview: Henry Street's Early Childhood Education Program provides a warm and safe environment that supports and enhances the social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development of young children. Teachers implement the creative curriculum, which fosters the development of a positive self-concept and cognitive skills, with a focus on the creative process, integrating music, movement, drama, and arts and crafts. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or college credits preferred Minimum three (3) years demonstrated experience working with preschool children or day care setting Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines Bi-lingual (English/Spanish or English/Chinese) a plus Responsibilities: Aide Group Teacher and Assistant Teacher with daily general classroom activities as always assigned and assist in the supervision of children Prepare for and facilitate center groups, art activities, etc. in cooperation with the Group Teacher Assist students with meal preparation, toileting and dressing, etc. Contribute to the positive welfare, health and safety of students including the delivery of first aid Display respect and empathy for students by maintaining confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively with them and their families Assist in maintaining children's progress reports, daily health log, incident logs, accident reports, lesson plans and observation notes Administrative duties including, but not limited to duplicating/ photocopying teaching materials, compiling students' records, assisting in organizing activities, etc. Help in execution of weekly lesson plans Assist in keeping classroom, equipment, and materials in good condition Maintain excellent communication and inform relevant staff and parents of any concerns Participate in scheduled conferences, classroom teacher meetings, general staff meetings, and training sessions Additional duties as assigned Essential Physical Job Functions: Ability to climb 2 flights of stairs Ability to lift to 25 pounds Ability to stand, stoop, or bend for long periods of time Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.