Job Description
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.
The Willow Avenue Family Residence seeks an Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Teacher. The position requires an associate’s degree and some experience working within an early childhood setting, or a High school diploma/GED. Child Responsibilities include instructing Preschool aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth. The position requires clearance through the New York State Central Registry and New York State office of Children and Family Services. Experience with high scope curriculum, and bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instruct preschool aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.
- Establish and enforce rules to promote positive behavior
- Create weekly lesson plans, write monthly anecdotal records, assessments and portfolio.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling and field trips.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in education or early childhood education.
- A minimum of one year of experience working within an early childhood education setting preferred.
- Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish is a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
- Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
- Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.
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