Teacher's Aide

Reporting to the Education Director, the Teacher’s Aide will work with their teaching team to ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones through the implementation of evidence-based curricula, individualized support, and high-quality learning environments. The Teacher’s Aide will focus on making sure that all the children and families will be ready to be successful in Kindergarten and in life while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations are met or exceeded.

The incumbent will understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with the functions of the position.

Salary: $17/hour - $18.88/hour

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children’s Aid annually serves children and their families at over forty sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children’s Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children’s health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

• We put children, youth, and families first:
  We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth, and families in all that we do.
• We seek equity and transformation in our communities:
  We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth, and families.
• We strive for excellence:
  We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• We are powered by collaboration:
  Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.
• We are driven by compassion:
  We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

• 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.

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing the designed curriculum, ensuring activities are age-appropriate, engaging, and aligned with learning objectives.
• Collaborate with the teacher to adapt and modify instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students.

• 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…