The Early Childhood Center Aide supports the teaching team in implementing classroom activities and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment. Responsibilities include supervising students during transitions, meals, and naptime, as well as providing one-on-one assistance to students.
Originally founded in 1991 [https://wearedream.org/our-history/] as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment [https://wearedream.org/our-whole-child-model/] to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools [https://wearedream.org/explore-our-schools/]—growing our organization’s impact [https://wearedream.org/explore-our-outcomes/] and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org [http://wearedream.org].
Reporting to the Education Director, the Early Childhood Center Aide will be responsible for assisting the teaching team in support of student outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to build your child development skills while working with a passionate and supportive team.
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://wearedream.org/our-commitment-to-diversity-equity-inclusion/]
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Come dream with us [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzCZRwH9YiU].
DREAM Maxims [https://wearedream.org/our-mission-maxims/]
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with young children in a school or daycare setting is highly preferred.
Market context
Part-time early childhood center aide roles in New York are often driven by steady need for dependable support in classrooms and daycare settings, especially in communities serving young children. These jobs can be competitive because employers typically look for candidates who are at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and bring prior experience with young children; benefits like retirement matching and referral bonuses can also stand out. If you are considering applying, highlight any school or daycare experience and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full posting.
