Early Childhood Education Aide - Brooklyn, United States - NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health
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Brooklyn, United States

3 weeks ago

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Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation.

It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program.

The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs.

At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, _and interact with us on _LinkedIn_, _Glassdoor_, _Indeed_, _Facebook_, _Twitter_, _YouTube_ and _Instagram_.

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Position Summary:


We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Early Childhood Education Aide - Monday - Friday - 9a - 1p - part-time.


Responsibilities:


GENERAL WORK HABITS

  • Arrives on time
  • Reliable in attendance
  • Responsible in job duties
  • Good grooming and appropriate attire
  • Alert in health and safety matter
  • Follows center's philosophy and policies
  • Opens to new ideas
  • Flexible with assignments and schedule
  • Comes to work with a positive attitude
  • Looks for ways to improve the program
  • Gives ample notice for absences
  • Remains calm in a tense situation
  • Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems
  • Ensures all required paper work are done and / or due on time
  • Careful to keep information about children and families confidential
  • Attends and actively participates in staff meetings

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival
  • Inspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play
  • Follows the hand washing procedures accordingly
  • Follows the "When to Wash Hands" policies as posted in the classroom
  • Follows the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as needed
  • Uses the "Germ Box" effectively
  • Uses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as required
  • Notifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurt
  • Files incident or accident reports accordingly and as needed
  • Inspects fire exits and extinguishers regularly
  • Feeds children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines
  • Puts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening; every effort to prevent SIDS is made.

SKILLS WITH CHILDREN

  • Always attends to children's needs before everything else
  • Supervises children closely and effectively throughout the day
  • Uses a modulated, appropriate voice
  • Knows and shows respect for individuals
  • Is aware of developmental levels / changes
  • Encourages independence/self help
  • Promotes self esteem in communications
  • Ability to work with children who are acting out
  • Avoids stereotyping and labeling
  • Reinforces positive behavior
  • Has a clear and fair discipline procedure
  • Ability to set appropriate limits
  • Ability to make appropriate written documentation and referrals when needed
  • Helps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say; sings, talks throughout the day and interacts verbally during routines such as diaper changing, hand washing, etc.
  • Does not speak about the child in front of him/ her

SKILLS WITH PARENTS

  • Greets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom
  • Available and approachable with parents
  • Listens and responds well to parents
  • Is tactful with negative information
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships
  • Takes an active role in encouraging parent participation
  • Holds parents conferences on schedule
PLANNING AND SKILLS WITH CLASSES/GROUP


  • Creates an inviting learning environment
  • Turns in lesson plans and children's observations in a timely fashion
  • Lessons plans support all areas of development and reflect children's interests
  • Plans are carried out in the classroom
  • Provides developmentally appropriate activities
  • Develops plans based on goals from observations/curriculum
  • Provides suitable materials for all activities
  • Provides plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day
  • Provides an appropriate role model
  • Anticipates problems and redirects
  • Is flexible, responsive to child interests
  • Is prepared for day's activities
  • Follows the daily schedule and provides outdoor playtime for children twice a
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