Early Childhood Teacher's Aide

Overview

DREAM, originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, serves more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools, and community sports-based youth development programs. Our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness creates lifelong learners equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom.

We dream big with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools, growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

• Support the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in planning and implementing classroom activities and lessons
• Foster a safe, sanitary, warm, and inclusive environment
• Work one-on-one with students who may require extra assistance, ensuring they receive personalized attention to meet their specific needs
• Communicate observations to teachers to support family engagement and student learning
• Supervise and aid students during transitions, meals, and naptime, following classroom policies and health and safety protocols
• Help maintain accurate records
• Assist with family conferences, school events, and provide staff coverage as needed
• Assist with small group activities to reinforce lesson concepts and provide additional support to students as needed
• Participate in professional development and coaching sessions
• Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certifications
• Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned

• 18 years of age or older by the start date for the role, required
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• One of the following is required:
  1) Child Development Associate (CDA) credential;
  2) Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree;
  3) Currently enrolled in a program leading to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; or
  4) Will enroll in and commit to completing a CDA Credential within 12 months of hire
• At least 1 year of experience working with young children in a school or daycare setting, highly preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
• Dedicated, excited, and passionate about teaching and learning with young children
• Strong work ethic and solutions-oriented mindset with a desire and ability to help others and solve problems
• Great teamwork, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
• Reflective and willing to develop and increase capacity
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of students, families, and the community
• A physical exam, fingerprinting, and a federal background check are required for this position

• Frequent movement including standing, walking, sitting, and transitioning between floor and standing positions
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or position items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to engage in activities at child level, including bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the floor
• Ability to receive and respond to oral communication with students and adults in both quiet and active environments
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools and computers

• On-site work required 5 days a week
• Hours are generally 7:45am – 4:15pm
• A physical exam, fingerprinting, and a background check are required for this position

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Flexible medical health plans with employee and family coverage options
• Choice of medical plans to suit the employee’s needs
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Flexible spending account options
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Fitness and entertainment discounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% plus tenure-based increases
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses
• Discounted school meals through the in-house program
• Tution reimbursement support
• Access to a professional development fund
• School-based Head Start staff…