MANOS Pre-K Teacher Assistant / Aide (bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

The MANOS Teacher Assistant / Aide provides primary assistance to the MANOS Lead Teacher in the provision of classroom-based services to children aged three to four years.

Duties

Assist Lead Teacher and other staff in creating and maintaining a safe, clean, quality learning environment for children aged 3 and 4;
Help develop learning opportunities, engage children in developmentally appropriate activities, and actively support the development of children's social/emotional, reading, writing, language, and numeracy skills;
Assist children with daily routines that include serving food, handwashing, toileting, changing wet or soiled clothing, cleaning the classroom, and sanitizing toys; and
Review, follow, and implement MANOS, Syracuse City School District, NYS OCFS, and PIL program and administrative policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must have Child Development Associate (CDA) certification OR a minimum of six (6) college credits in Early Childhood Education or a related field OR must be working towards CDA with appropriate experience.
Spanish and English proficiency preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education / Child Development is preferred.

Benefits

Short-Term Disability
NYS PFL
Dental Insurance
Health Wellness Stipens
SIMPLE IRA Retirement
Holiday Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick, Personal Paid Time Off
Paid Lunch