Teacher Aide

Apply for the Teacher Aide role at Grand Street Settlement.

Head Start Teacher's Aide

Early Childhood

928 55th St., Brooklyn, NY

Center Director

$18.37 per hour

November 2025

Monday–Friday, schedule may vary due to program needs

This position serves as a Teacher’s Aide/Substitute as needed for Grand Street Settlement Early Childhood classrooms. Responsible for assisting with the supervision of all children, implementing classroom activities, working cooperatively with and supporting other classroom staff and volunteers, and assisting with the general maintenance of the classroom to ensure the health and safety of the children of the program.

• Minimum:
  High School Diploma or equivalence; some college credits preferred
• Experience working with young children
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with staff and participants

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards

• Child Growth & Development: Supervise all children’s indoor and outdoor activities while incorporating positive guidance techniques. Assist with implementing a child‑centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self‑motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Planning: Collaborate with the classroom team to prepare daily lesson plans and individualization for children. Assist with collecting daily anecdotes, writing observations, and assessing children with Teaching Strategies Gold online three times a year.
• Program Implementation: Provide positive guidance and discipline supporting children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
• Family Partnerships: Assist with creating and maintaining a positive working relationship with parents, providing positive feedback on the child’s ongoing developmental success and challenges. Encourage parent participation in staff–parent conferences and home visits discussing developmental progress.
• Communication and Service Coordination: Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation; direct developmental concerns to Lead Teacher and may participate in multi‑disciplinary team meetings with Family Advocate, Health, Nutrition and Disabilities Coordinator.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Assist Teacher in completing attendance, health checks, home correspondence, home visit forms, accident/incident reports, referrals and safety inspections. Assist with requesting supplies as needed and participate in classroom/program inventory.
• Monitoring and Self‑Assessment: Work with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis two‑three times a year.
• Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training development.
• Flexible schedule to substitute for Assistant Teachers and other staff members as needed; ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. If selected, provide three professional references; at least two should be from a former supervisor. Submit your application through the link below or via our career center.

Grand Street Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.