Assistant Teacher

Position Summary

Early Childhood (EC) Division at Children’s Aid (CA) is founded on the belief that strong communities are built by children and families who have access, skills and choice to create pathways to their success. The Early Childhood Department serves over 700 low‑income children ages 0‑5 and their families in schools and community centers throughout Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx through a combination of Federal, State and City funding.

$21.24 - $22.72 / hour

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies that align with educational goals and organizational standards.

• Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that leads to children’s school readiness.
• Create an environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster growth and development.
• Design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum which provides opportunities for children’s meaningful exploration.
• Provide responsive care to all children through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision.

• Prepare and organize materials and resources needed for daily lessons, activities, and projects.
• Set up and maintain an inviting and conducive learning environment, including the arrangement of learning centers and displays.

• Conduct small group activities under the guidance of the lead teacher to reinforce lesson concepts and provide additional support to students as needed.
• Monitor and assess student progress during small group sessions, providing feedback to the lead teacher.

• Work one-on-one with students who may require extra assistance, ensuring they receive personalized attention to meet their specific learning needs.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodate students with diverse abilities.

• Support the lead teacher in maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment by reinforcing classroom rules and expectations.
• Address behavioral challenges by employing positive reinforcement strategies and seeking guidance from the lead teacher or school administration.

• Support the integration of technology tools into the curriculum, helping students with educational software and assisting in managing technology resources within the classroom.

• Assist in the administration and scoring of assessments to track student progress and contribute to the overall assessment process.
• Provide feedback to the lead teacher on student performance and areas that may require additional focus.
• Oversee and maintain accurate records on each child, including screening and assessment tools.
• Observe and document students’ development to request additional support from lead teacher and or Educational Director.

• Encourage parent involvement and communication through newsletters, bulletin boards, classroom events, center-wide activities, and an open-door policy.
• Participate in home visits, Parent/Teacher conferences, Open Houses, and/or Family Days, depending on the center and the funding requirements.
• Recruit new families for our program through tabling, advertising in the school community, and hosting recruitment events.

• Collect, analyze, and report on data related to student progress and classroom activities to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in instructional practices and student support.

• Participate and attend all agency offered trainings, workshops, In-Service days, and/or All‑Staff conferences.
• Maintain certification requirement and proof of attendance in professional activities.
• Support the growth of the center including participating in program‑wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment.
• Complete all Early…