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Immediate opening for full time, School Nurse at Therapy and Learning Center, Inc. Park Slope, Brooklyn - Perform duties of School Nurse in Special Education preschool for 3-5 year olds. Work with staff, parents, students, doctors, and outside school services as needed. The services provided by the School Nurse focus on the prevention of illness, injury, and the early detection of health problems. - Comply with all NYC Department of Health, NYS Education Department, and NYC Department of Education regulations as pertains to the students in our preschool. - Must possess excellent organization and assessment skills - Serve as a Health Coordinator for the school community - Must have New York State License as a Registered Nurse - Must have 2-5 years of pediatric experience, preschool experience is a plus - Must have current CPR certificate Appropriate recording of incidents, injuries, infections and all other correspondents of risk management Monitor/Assess children with health issues, i.e., respiratory, seizures Maintain daily log on the administration of medication to children Maintain log on each incident, illness that occurs during the school day. Facilitate New York State mandates immunization and communicable disease requirements Maintain each child's parental/guardian, physician contact information Notify parents of medical/incidents occurring during school hours Contact parents when a child arrives at school with an injury Maintain and update medical records for all children for timely adherence to the DOH regulations in regard to, but not limited to annual medical examinations, physical and occupational therapy prescriptions, blood workups, immunizations, etc Inventory control of medical supplies, order and rotate supplies as needed Ensure first aid kits are complete, kept in proper areas and taken of field trips Post allergy and medical alerts that may apply in classrooms Liaison to the DOH with respect to current/new regulations, medical suspensions and infectious disease control, Permit filing/renewal Liaison to outside medical staff regarding children's health status, medical referrals and monitor follow up visits as needed Facilitate and or participate in child health case conferences as needed Collaborate with Education Director on child medical/physical developemnt Comply with OSHA regulations/guidelines; provide leadership to educate staff members to see that all classrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, common work areas meet OSHA standards (cleanliness/safety), etc.) Conduct yearly OSHA & PID training, and train new staff upon hire Follow procedures as mandated reporter for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect Participate as a member of the schools' multi-disciplinary team Identify and report school safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health to the building administrator Maintain current pertinent health data for each student periodic review and documentation on the individual student electronic and paper health records Provide medical related duties as needed Maintain child, staff, and family confidentiality Maintain updated material safety data sheet Document health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, and abide by RN Code of Ethics and TLC's policies and procedures Perform other essential and satisfactory related duties as communicated by the Supervisor to meet ongoing or future needs of TLC 12 Months School Calendar - Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. School is easily accessible by public transportation Job Type: Full-time Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Job Title: Childcare Assistant Location: Brooklyn, NY Employment Type: On-Call About Us: We are a brand new licensed group family daycare provider, operating in a warm and welcoming home-based setting. Our mission is to provide quality care that supports the development and well-being of every child, fostering a family-like environment. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Daycare Caregiver Assistant to join our close-knit team. Responsibilities: Provide attentive care and supervision to children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Assist with daily routines, including feeding, napping, and diaper changes. Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks. Maintain a clean and organized daycare space, including regular cleaning and sanitizing. Support children with educational activities, tutoring, and age-appropriate learning experiences. Engage children in fun and educational games, crafts, and outdoor activities. Assist in planning and implementing educational and recreational programs. Follow all daycare policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Qualifications: No formal qualifications required, but experience working with children is a plus. Must pass a background check. Completion of a tuberculosis test is required. Must complete online training courses as mandated by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) within several months of hiring. These trainings are brief and can be done after being hired. What We Offer: Full scholarships for the pursuit of degrees and certificates related to early childhood education at CUNY schools Flexible work schedule Supportive and family-like work environment Opportunity to gain experience in childcare and early childhood education How to Apply: If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a caring and supportive team, we would love to hear from you!
Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides instruction to students as approved by New York State Regulations. Qualifications: · New York State Teaching Certificate- ECE and SWD Birth-2 · Master’s Degree Job Responsibilities: · Evaluate student’s strengths and weaknesses to inform instruction · Schedule, provide and plan classroom special education services for children with special needs through administration of a variety of educational techniques and materials · Record and report on the student’s progress, and update goals quarterly · Collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in the case of students regarding strategies to improve, correct and facilitate special education goals as mandated by the IEP · Communicate and explain educational lesson plans to teacher assistants and team members so that all members of the educational team are aware of the special education goals being addressed at any time · Supervise Teaching Assistants · Have copies of weekly lesson plans available for Curriculum Coordinator and Principal · Provide resources and strategies to parents · Attend teacher meetings, team meetings and staff developments as scheduled · Be aware of current behavior management techniques as mandated by a behavior intervention plan on the child’s IEP or team recommendations · Fulfill Professional Development Requirements · Maintain accurate attendance records · Participate in school wide projects/committees · Keep inventory of classroom supplies and materials · Request new materials as appropriate · Be aware of school wide Health and Safety Policies and implement as necessary · Prepare progress reports and IEP’s in a timely fashion · Maintain on going communication with parents · Maintain ongoing updated documentation of Medicals, and Mandated Reporter certificates · Participate in CPSE/Turning 5 meetings · Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines · Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation · Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attitude and grooming and effective worth ethic · Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school · Treat all children and staff with dignity and respect · Attend 3-5 orientation/conference events with parents · Must be able to lift 40 pounds · Will ensure that every therapist will sanitize materials/equipment/toys in his/her office periodically and between students · Will ensure that they will follow all the policies and procedures of Positive Beginnings, including the current Reopening Plan as well as the Federal, NYSED, NYC DOHMH guidelines/rules and regulations.
WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL - Certified Teacher WCHS’s powerful educational program enables every student to graduate well-prepared for college and the world beyond it. Most importantly, all WCHS students mature intellectually, socially, and morally as a result of being an active member of a school community that endorses high expectations that challenge each student to achieve his/her full potential. In order to fulfil its mission, WCHS is looking for exceptional teachers. Our teachers play very critical roles in realising the core mission, philosophy, and unique youth-centered approach to the school’s educational design. WCHS teachers are not just classroom teachers, but school teachers—educators that are committed to facilitating the entire learning and instructional process and coaching young people to become independent learners, thinkers, and researchers. Prospective Williamsburg Charter High School Teachers: Are committed to the idea that every child can succeed at high levels Believe that they have been called to teach and empower young people Demonstrate a commitment to providing students with a rigorous academic experience Are resilient, resourceful, relentless, and well-able to adapt to the many changes that can happen in an organization focused solely on doing what is best for students Excel at working in a highly collaborative, professional setting but can also work independently Understand the unique needs of the community they serve as well as the complex issues that affect urban youth and their families Are committed to inquiry-based teaching Engage a youth development approach in their interactions with young people by being sensitive to their developmental needs Are passionate and positive about school culture Feel full responsibility for students’ achievement Love ‘the details’ and realise that student success depends almost exclusively on them Are reflective and willing to improve upon their practice through professional development and support Effectively manage their time, resources, and technology Are convinced of the transformative power of education for all students, families, and educators Position Description The ideal Williamsburg Charter High School teacher will provide our students with rigorous instruction. They will be responsible for the following: Teacher as Advisor As students transition to high school, one of the things they could lose is the comfort of having a teacher who understands their background, challenges, and successes. Research has shown that this relationship is a key part of having students feel accounted for and by extension, accountable. In support of our students, our teachers are also Advisors to between 12-15 students for the duration of their high school career. This allows the teacher to become a part of the developmental process of their students and allows each family to have a primary contact within the school at all times. Advisors serve students and families by: Taking complete ownership of the academic, behavioral, and overall success of a group of 12-15 students Ensuring advisees are in attendance, punctual, excelling in all their classes, and seeking out appropriate support Creating an advisory period that acts as ‘home base’ for each student Being the academic expert on each advisee Acting as the liaise between the student, the family, and the school teams Teaching the advisory curriculum that has been created for their advisees’ grade Accompanying advisees on educational field trips as determined by the School Leader Contacting their advisee’s families a minimum of seven times a year and responding within 24 hours to all communications from their advisee’s families Developing and overseeing Individual Student Support Plan plans twice a year for each of their advisees Facilitating discipline-related required meetings on behalf of their advisees Performing any other advisor-related duties as requested Ensuring Student Learning Through Data-driven Instruction: Prepare rigorous, student-centered lesson plans that will engage and motivate students to learn Plan standards-based units of study with clear, intended outcomes and goals in mind Provide meaningful feedback on student work to determine student progress and to make suggestions for improvement Proactively and relentlessly seek new ways to promote student learning Create thoughtful, standards-based assessments Work closely with school leaders and colleagues, using data to drive instruction and by extension, consistently raising student achievement and intervening with improvement plans and support for struggling students Have fun and pass the love of learning onto students! Design opportunities for students to use the world around them as a classroom through field trips and or/inviting guests into the classroom as appropriate Hold students to high behavioral and academic expectations and support students to succeed Model professional and collegial behavior for students Engage in the process of collaborative evaluation with school leaders Ensure that students are well-prepared for all New York State exams and WCHS interim assessments Personal Commitment to On-Going Learning Participate in all assemblies, meetings, school-sponsored events, and professional development activities offered during or after work hours Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees as requested to assist with the constant improvement of the school as a whole Participate and support WCHS open-door classroom policy, allowing parents and teachers and other stakeholders to informally observe your work and actively seeking to observe the work of your colleagues for professional development Positively Contributing to Student and Teacher Culture Arrive at school no later than 7:55 AM (to ensure that the classroom is clean, supplies are prepared and the instructor is ready to receive students) and leave no earlier than 3:10 PM (to hold necessary interventions, hold office hours, attend school meetings, and to ensure that students that need extra help are able to receive it). Even with these times parameters in mind, we ultimately seek educators that will simply do whatever it takes and will work relentlessly to ensure each student’s learning is maximized Teach four class periods per school day Serve two periods of School Service per week as determined by his/her supervisor (e.g., Study Hall supervision, cafeteria duty, hallway duty, monitoring of student entry and exit, etc.) Cover at least five periods per semester for absent teachers Proactively involve the student’s family in their learning through regular communications including (but not limited to): weekly informal communication via emails, notes, telephone calls, and meetings Realise that although student achievement is central to our work, Williamsburg Charter High School graduates are not just academically well-prepared, but also good citizens of their community. The cornerstone of our ideology is based on providing students with life skills and a sense of responsibility to their community in addition to an excellent education Share expertise and curriculum with colleagues Respond to all school-related communications within 24 hours, including but not limited to voicemails and emails, from Williamsburg Charter High School faculty and staff (including supervisors and other teachers) Attend and participate in school-related activities and events outside of normal school hours (e.g., Parent Advisory meetings, Back-to-School Night, field trips, student events, and performances, etc.) Adhere to the WCHS Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Personnel Policies, and Instructional Manual Education and Credentials Bachelor’s degree At least two years of experience teaching in an urban high school setting New York State certified 7-12 New York State Fingerprint clearance Please apply.
Full Job Description ABOUT NORTHSIDE CENTER Northside Center is known for our wonderful work culture and our expert teams of educators and clinicians. Most importantly, look forward to joining us in achieving our mission to provide children and families with the support they need to overcome adversity and thrive. Ensuring that our high-quality outcome-driven behavioral, mental health and education services propel struggling children forward, away from the ill effects of poverty and racism, toward a future limited only by the scope of their dreams. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to support our educational team. As a Paraprofessional, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, or other professionals to provide assistance to students or clients with diverse needs. Your responsibilities may include providing one-on-one or small group instruction, assisting with classroom or therapy activities, implementing behavioral interventions, and providing support during transitions. You will maintain a safe and supportive environment, document student/client progress, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders. PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as directed by the special education team. Provide academic support to the student, including assistance with assignments, comprehension of material, and reinforcement of learning concepts. Assist the student with daily activities such as classroom tasks, transitions, and social interactions. Support the student in developing and practicing appropriate social skills and behaviors in various settings. Monitor the student's progress and behavior, documenting observations and communicating with the supervising teacher and other team members. Collaborate with teachers and therapists to adapt and modify instructional materials and activities to meet the student's needs. Provide personal care and assistance to the student as needed, including toileting, feeding, and mobility support. Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for the student, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Attend meetings and training sessions as required to stay updated on best practices and procedures related to special education and student support. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or school administration. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or relevant certification preferred. Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities in an educational or healthcare setting is desirable. Knowledge of instructional or therapeutic techniques and strategies to support student/client learning and development. Ability to follow instructions from professionals and work collaboratively as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with students/clients and build positive relationships. Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others achieve their goals. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students/clients and the team. Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication purposes.
ABOUT NORTHSIDE CENTER Northside Center is known for our wonderful work culture and our expert teams of educators and clinicians. Most importantly, look forward to joining us in achieving our mission to provide children and families with the support they need to overcome adversity and thrive. Ensuring that our high-quality outcome-driven behavioral, mental health and education services propel struggling children forward, away from the ill effects of poverty and racism, toward a future limited only by the scope of their dreams. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional to support our educational team. As a Paraprofessional, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, or other professionals to provide assistance to students or clients with diverse needs. Your responsibilities may include providing one-on-one or small group instruction, assisting with classroom or therapy activities, implementing behavioral interventions, and providing support during transitions. You will maintain a safe and supportive environment, document student/client progress, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders. PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as directed by the special education team. Provide academic support to the student, including assistance with assignments, comprehension of material, and reinforcement of learning concepts. Assist the student with daily activities such as classroom tasks, transitions, and social interactions. Support the student in developing and practicing appropriate social skills and behaviors in various settings. Monitor the student's progress and behavior, documenting observations and communicating with the supervising teacher and other team members. Collaborate with teachers and therapists to adapt and modify instructional materials and activities to meet the student's needs. Provide personal care and assistance to the student as needed, including toileting, feeding, and mobility support. Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for the student, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Attend meetings and training sessions as required to stay updated on best practices and procedures related to special education and student support. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or school administration. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or relevant certification preferred. Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities in an educational or healthcare setting is desirable. Knowledge of instructional or therapeutic techniques and strategies to support student/client learning and development. Ability to follow instructions from professionals and work collaboratively as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with students/clients and build positive relationships. Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others achieve their goals. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students/clients and the team. Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication purposes.