Assistant Teacher

Program: Morris | 285 East 171st Street, Bronx, NY 10457  What You’ll Do An important program at our Family Shelters in the Bronx is the Day Care/Early Learn program to help children who are impacted by homelessness. As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play a key role in helping the children at one of our shelters continue to learn and develop despite the hardships encountered by their families. Your responsibilities will include assisting in: Preparation and facilitation of appropriate and approved educational curriculum to foster the development and growth of all children under your care. Development and implementation of lesson plans and appropriate daily program activity schedules. Keeping equipment accessible and in good, clean, and sanitized condition, and removing and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment. Meeting and greeting the children and their families daily, and encouraging families to volunteer and participate in their children’s program. Ensuring that the classroom learning centers are in accordance with ECERS, DOH Article 47, and Head Start Performance Regulations, and that appropriate limits are developed for the children in accordance with the Discipline Policy and Procedures. You’re a great fit for this role if you have: High School Diploma or equivalent with NYS Teaching Assistant Certification preferred.