Job Description
Job Description Teacher's Aide Under the direction of the teacher, the teacher's aide will aid in implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum which encourages learning through exploration and discovery and promotes the development of a positive self-image. The teacher's aide will model positive social interactions and language. The teacher's aide will implement positive class management techniques and strategies. All practices the teacher's aide uses must be consistent with guidelines put forth by Bank Street College and the New York City Department of Health /Bureau of Day Care.
Responsibilities: - Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of children during all activities.
- Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans promoting exploration, creativity, and discovery.
- Assist in preparing materials and maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment.
- Attend all required trainings, supervisory meetings, and other professional development workshops.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, therapists, and administrators.
- Ensure that all Bank Street College and NYC Department of Health/Bureau of Day Care guidelines are followed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Qualifications: - Must be at least 19 years old and have a high school or general equivalency diploma
- Some college coursework in early childhood education is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
Pay rate: $20-$24 per hour
Bank Street College of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, or disability in its employment policies and other college-administered programs.
About Us Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.
Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.
At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.
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