Job detail
Assistant teacher
SCO Family of Services
#Goal Setting#Microsoft Office#Program Planning#Performance Standards#Mathematics#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Physical Education#Social-Emotional Development#Action Plans#Reflective Supervision#Family Partnership
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$33,743 - $36,058 / YEARPosted 2 months ago
Location
New York
Salary
$33,743 - $36,058 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Assistant Teacher will support the classroom teacher in implementing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate education program, assisting with planning, coordination, and ensuring individual needs of children are met across various subject areas. This role involves actively engaging children, maintaining the classroom environment, tracking child data, and collaborating with team members and specialists to support children's holistic development.
Requirements summary
A High School diploma or GED is required for this position, with prior early childhood experience being preferred. Candidates must be able to utilize reflective supervision, possess advanced English language proficiency both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate strong organizational skills to meet deadlines while working under pressure.
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Job description
- Teachers Assistant
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and coordination of the comprehensive education program
- Support the classroom teacher in ensuring that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children
- Support the classroom teacher in providing early learning experiences in social-emotional development, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children
- Assist in planning and implementing individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Assist in developing and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children
- Position themselves strategically in all environments to actively engage children, provide optimal supervision, and facilitate play
- Assist with entering and maintaining classroom and child data
- Regularly meet with classroom teacher and the Education Director to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration
- Identify any developmental concerns for children and share the information with the classroom teacher
- Collaborate with teaching team to complete weekly lesson plans
- Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy
- Develop effective partnerships with families by maintaining open communication and encouraging their input in the educational program
- Participate in reflective supervision with the classroom teacher and/or Education Director
- Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with classroom teacher, and develop individual plans for own professional development
- Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements
- Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Highschool or GED required.
- Early childhood experience preferred
- Ability to participate in and utilize reflective supervision
- Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change
- Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written
- Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize
- Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred
- Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
- Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services
- Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
- Team player
Salary range
Varying Credentials - $33,743 to $36,058
SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.