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About the Role

The UC Assistant Teacher is responsible for facilitating the delivery of six hours of culturally diverse structured education, Monday through Friday, and aiding the UC Teacher in classroom management and instruction. This includes administering initial education assessments, developing educational goals, and completing Progress Reports. The Assistant Teacher will also upload required documentation to the UAC Portal, ensure compliance with ORR policies, contribute to curriculum development, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

Apply the Sanctuary Model’s trauma-informed principles by fostering safety, emotional awareness, respect for loss, and hope for the future (S.E.L.F.); uphold the Seven Commitments in all interactions.
Implement academic instruction as part of the educational program.
Assist in the provision of six hours per day of culturally diverse, structured education, Monday through Friday.
Create and implement a curriculum that meets all New York State Education requirements, including all basic academic areas.
Assist in the delivery of age-appropriate and culturally competent material to prepare youth for entering the public school system.
Register eligible youth in a General Educational Development (GED) program and provide ongoing support.
Provide academic assistance, including afterschool tutoring and homework help, for youth.
Maintain safety in the classroom and engage in effective classroom management strategies.
Create culturally appropriate activities to celebrate holidays.
Administer an Educational Assessment within 72 hours of the youth’s admission.
Formulate academic goals for youth in care at 30 day intervals.
Upload documentation as it pertains to academic assessments and goals in the database.
Help to provide direction to other staff providing support services in the school.
Responsible for continued professional development through attendance at in-service seminars, participation in conferences and workshops and/or continued study at higher education institutions.
Attend all mandatory training as scheduled, including but not limited to New Hire Orientation, Sanctuary, TCI certifications and CPR/First Aid certifications.
Complete 40 hours annually of O.R.R. training.

Requirements

Associates Degree
Experience working in a classroom or providing education
Bilingual Spanish / English

Skills

Classroom management
Curriculum development
Educational assessments
Progress reporting
Documentation uploading
Compliance with policies and procedures
Academic instruction
Tutoring
Homework help
Trauma-informed care
Sanctuary Model principles
Seven Commitments
Culturally competent material delivery
GED program support
Professional development
Mandatory training attendance

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

Work Type

Full Time
Onsite

Education Level

Associate's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Benefits

Weekly pay
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
403(b)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays, 9 sick days)

About the Company

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years!
We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being.

Equal Opportunity

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.