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About the Role

Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director and Teacher in Charge, the Teacher Assistant will be responsible for the organization of activities appropriate for participants' physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. The Teacher Assistant will be providing educational and engaging activities in a safe environment for all of our participants within our after-school childcare program.

Responsibilities

Manage groups of participants
Lead and/or assist in the implementation of curriculum plans
Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for youth
Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth
Model, enforce, teach, and develop age-appropriate social, physical, and emotional behaviors
Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors
Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants
Perform set up and clean up duties daily in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies
Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health, DYCD, and UAU
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma), required
Matriculated college student or better from an accredited university or college, preferred
1+ year experience working with children, preferred
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective
Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures and age ranges
Must pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DOE, DYCD, and UAU
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed
Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes
Works well independently with minimal supervision, in addition to working in a professional atmosphere alongside youth between the ages of 5 and 11
Detail-oriented and thorough
Ability to interact with staff, families, and participants while remaining professional, polite, and courteous
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Ability to exchange accurate information in these situations
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer)

Skills

Positive behavior management
Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Mathematical skills
Organizational skills
Time management
Initiative
Flexibility
Collaboration
Independent work
Attention to detail
Professionalism
Politeness
Courtesy

Location

Staten Island, NY

Work Type

In Person
Part-Time
Hourly

Experience Level

1+ year experience working with children, preferred

Education Level

High School diploma or GED
Matriculated college student or better

Salary/Compensations

$18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

About the Company

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages.
UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.
UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.