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GCCS Looking for PreK Teaching Assistant at New York, NY Full Time
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Salary
$39,000 – $45,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW
Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.
The Pre-K Assistant Teacher is primarily responsible for the “moment-
by-moment” care and education of the student and supporting the lead teacher and classroom initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Assist the lead teacher in designing and executing a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum, which provides opportunities for children’s meaningful exploration
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Understand and support the “learning through play” philosophy
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Assist in planning and establishing a safe environment, in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster social and emotional growth and development
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Meet with Lead Teacher daily to prep for the instructional facilitation of the students’ learning
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Assist the Lead Teacher in developing, documenting, and maintaining a variety of instructional and educational hands-on activities
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Assist in assessing students’ progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals and provide feedback to students
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Respond to children’s needs (in the classroom, on the playground, in bathrooms)
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Help keep the classroom clean and organized
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Manage supplies and ensures orderly work areas
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Facilitate snacks, meals, nap times and bathroom activities
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Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
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Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
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Supporting the school as directed by the Chief Academic Officer and Assistant Chief Academic Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
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At least a High School diploma, an Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred
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Hold or working towards a valid Level 1 or higher NYS Teaching Assistant certification
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A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time pre-kindergarten or elementary classroom teaching assistant
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Understanding of early childhood social, emotional and cognitive development
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Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred
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Be a team player – a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
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Dedication to GCCS’ mission
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