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About the Role
Elmcor Rising Scholars is seeking a Teachers Assistant for a 3K/4K early child program funded by DOE and operated by Elmcor Youth & adult Activities. The role is located in Jamaica, Queens, and lead teachers must reflect the values and mission of Elmcor in their pedagogy.
Responsibilities
- Assist the classroom teacher with instructional duties for children with special needs by assessing individual capabilities and needs.
- Aid in implementing individual education plans.
- Confer with parents and other school professionals.
- Maintain classroom records.
- Assist in physical care tasks and health related activities.
- Establish and meet special education goals by following teacher requirements and utilizing materials and activities to enable individual children to experience success.
- Utilize appropriate teaching strategies, remedial instruction, and behavioral interventions as directed.
- Adapt materials and activities to meet developmental needs and provide guidance for helping children.
- Convey information to students by employing language concepts, examples, demonstrations using teaching aides and resources.
- Guide students' personal and social development by following established rules and procedures for student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and on the playground.
- Provide social/emotional support, a sense of humor, patience and initiative.
- Take accountability for student learning and help teachers meet classroom goals.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Keep equipment clean and in non-hazardous condition.
- Participate in team meetings when appropriate.
- Help maintain a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed.
- Collaborate with colleagues in various capacities.
Requirements
- GED/H.S.
- Must have Level 1 or higher NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate.
- At least 1 year of experience working in an Early Childhood Education setting.
Skills
- Knowledge of child development.
- Ability to manage and relate to children with behavioral, learning, physical and medical challenges.
- Responds to changes in work requirements.
- Flexibility in changing of schedules as needed.
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as requested.
- Uses good judgment in bringing issues to the attention of supervisor.
- Organizes tasks, manages time well and directs oneself.
- Performs job tasks in a manner that does not result in negative audit reviews.
- Provides appropriate notice for absences and late arrivals.
- Refers to and follows agency policy and procedures.
- Responds to opportunities and requirements for skill development.
- Demonstrates openness to input on work issues from supervisor and co-workers.
Location
- Jamaica, Queens
Work Type
- School year
- School day
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience working in Early Childhood Education setting
Education Level
- GED/H.S.
- Associates degree in ECE or Child Development a PLUS
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- 15 Vacation Days Annually
- 12 Sick Days
- Floating Holiday 1 annually
- 401K retirement plan with 3% match after 90 days of employment
- Medical Benefits after 30 days of employment with Cigna
- Dental/Vision eligible after 90 days of employment
- Access to Gym/Weight Room
- Access to Boxing Ring
- Short Term Disability
- Life, Accidental Insurance available through Aflac
- Transit Chek for commuting expenses
- Legal Shield for legal services
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) participants
About the Company
- Elmcor Youth & adult Activities is a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals and families.
- This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to use your skills, compassion, and expertise to create lasting change.