Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

Job Description

82nd Street Academics seeks Teaching Assistant instructors for our Bright Starts Program in Jackson Heights (Queens - NY). Our program aims to provide the academic and social support needed to help students develop the skills required to lay a foundation for a college education successfully. We achieve these goals by providing a wholistic program that includes early childhood approaches to educational material and social-emotional growth.

The hours of these positions are Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are meetings and professional developments that may occur outside of these hours on occasion.

Rate of Pay: $19.00 an hour. Weekly payroll.

Demonstrated Abilities:

Knowledge of best practices in working with children in an academic and extracurricular setting.

Strong communication abilities in one-on-one meetings and group settings.

Takes personal accountability for the daily requirement program outcomes and takes the initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges.Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

Provide leadership on a day-to-day basis for a class of 15-20 preschool students. Instructors are representatives of our agency in the school and are responsible for maintaining the school's culture.

Support implementation of lesson plans. Much of our planning is based on Common Core Learning Standards and takes place in the exploration of learning centers!

Monitoring and keeping a clean space and safe at all times.

Following the schedule provided and working closely with the lead teacher.

Ensure student safety and attendance to the program at all times. -Instructors are role models for our students. Everyone on our team must be outstanding in adherence to policies on attendance and punctuality, dress code, and setting a tone of respect in interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and day school staff members.

Communicate with parents when there is a concern that must be resolved.

Provide outstanding customer service and a professional, caring demeanor.Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Experience.

A study plan toward college graduation, an HS diploma, and a program of study for college credits is required.

Prior experience working with Early Childhood students.

Commitment to the program through the end of June 2024, is a non-negotiable requirement. The academic year 2023-2024.

Bilingual fluency in Spanish or another language is preferred.

Willingness to work with students facing Societal barriers.