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  • Teacher Assistant
    Teacher Assistant
    1 month ago
    $16–$17 hourly
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    Beanstalk Academy is looking for Experienced Motivated Teacher Assistants to work in our dynamic, growing early childhood centers. Training would be provided. The Teacher’s Assistant would be working collaboratively with the Head Teacher to: Responsibilities: Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Develop schedules, lesson plans, and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime Track children’s progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Required Skills and Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age and a High School graduate Child Development Associates Credential (CDA) certificate or completed or be enrolled in a BS/BA in Early Childhood Education AND have a Teaching Assistant - Level I, II, or III Certificate. Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to multi-task Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable Passion for educating children Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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  • Lead Teacher
    Lead Teacher
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    Primary Purpose Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by MARC Academy. Review important decisions with his/her supervisor, and maintain positive relationships with families, children, and colleagues. Functions/Responsibilities  Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children.Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.  Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys and activities.  Communicate directly with each child at the child's level.  Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.  Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.  Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.  Practice positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior accordingly.  Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms. Curriculum  Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children.  Design an environment which responds to children's individual developmental levels, physical and emotional needs and current interests by consulting appropriate ECE guidelines.  Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.  Plan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, staff-initiated activities.  Provide more than one option for group activity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children's interests.  Create documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, documentation panels and/or portfolios. Family Communication  Respond to family comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintain confidentiality.  Communicate verbally and in writing with families daily regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care.  Plan and facilitate in regular family conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals for their child based on appropriate assessment tools.  Share resources with families through discussions, articles, family boards, newsletters, and community contacts. Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition  Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location  Always supervise children. Demonstrate awareness of entire group  Know the number of children in your group and maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.  Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e., accidents, medication etc)  Organize a variety of materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently. Qualifications: NYS Teaching Certification (Birth -2 nd ), Masters or Bachelors in Degree Early Childhood Masters/Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field and must agree to study plan as required by DOH&DOE.

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