Teacher Assistant-4384

Job Description

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 guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development.

We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks is hiring (2) Teacher Assistants for the Nelson Avenue Family Residence Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructing preschool aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.
• Establishing and enforcing rules to promote positive student behavior.
• Creating weekly lesson plans for classroom instruction.
• Writing monthly anecdotal records, assessments and portfolio.
• Organizing and leading 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent credentials required, or college preferred, preferably in education or early childhood education.
• At minimum of one year of experience working within an early childhood education setting preferred.
• Bilingual skills in English / Spanish is a plus.
• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry (SCR), New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Justice Center’s Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) required upon hire.

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.
• TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment’

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable 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.

We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [email protected].