Assistant Teacher - Bronx, United States - HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC
Description
ASSISTANT TEACHER
ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Actively create and maintain a childoriented and literacyfocused atmosphere.
- Ensure developmentally appropriate educational, physical, and hygienic care of the children.
- Interact closely with and supervise children at all times.
- Ensure respectful interactions with children, parents, and staff.
- Assist in providing a balance of activities to meet the children's needs.
- Assist in the planning and execution of a program to provide childcare for children.
- Contribute in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children's program.
- Assist in the daytoday maintenance of the center.
- Always maintain good housekeeping standards.
- Attend trainings as related to job duties.
- Perform other duties as may be requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid level 1 or higher New York State Teaching Assistant certification.
- Early Education Teacher Certification preferred.
- Sensitivity and awareness while working with homeless and vulnerable populations.
- Must be willing to consent to a multiphase criminal background check.
- Ability to lift 40 or more pounds.
- Ability to sit on the floor, bend down, and pick up children throughout the course of an eighthour shift.
COMPENSATION/EEO:
- In order to attract and retain a highperformance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate worklife balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employeefunded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.
SALARY:
- $34,000
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