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About Us
For over 175 years, Seamen's Society has been dedicated to helping children survive, thrive, and succeed. Our programs provide critical support to vulnerable children and families, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join us in making a difference.
If you're seeking a rewarding career where your work truly matters, we invite you to be part of our mission. With opportunities in Brooklyn and Staten Island, we offer competitive salaries, career growth potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Seamen's Society for Children and Families is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Take the next step in your career and help create brighter futures for children and families, apply today!
Job Summary:
A Teacher Aide supports teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom. The Teacher Aide works within the framework of the sponsoring agency of the child care center, carrying out its functions, policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with a given group of children
• Assist in the planning and execution of a program to provide child care for children that takes into account the educational, social, developmental, and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Share responsibility for keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.
• Share responsibility in removing or reporting damaged/hazardous equipment to the director or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken.
• Participate in planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designed to promote optimal program functioning.
• Participate in the overall planning for the best use of shared space in relation to the total center program.
• Assist in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children's program. •
• Participate in discussions aimed at developing a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level that will enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities.
Taking responsibility for personal growth
• Share with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of the sponsoring agency and the community which their center serves.
• Promote his/her own personal growth and development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conferences, classroom group conferences and staff meetings.
• Share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program.
• Participate, wherever feasible, in related training opportunities as these become available.
• Participate in objective discussions on his/her own professional performance in supervisory conferences with the lead teacher and/or director.
Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with parents
• Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the parents.
• Attending and participating in group parent meetings.
• Respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
Requirements
Maintaining good working relationship and objective attitudes with other center personnel
Sharing in the use and writing of record, such as are required and necessary for the development of the program and for work with the individual child, the group and any student or volunteer that may be assigned.
Other related duties. as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the group teacher.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Over the Age of 18
• Must be ok with part-time, per diem
Additional Information
Seamen's Society is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law).
Salary Description
$24.72