Teacher Assistant

Company Overview:

The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with United Activities Unlimited (UAU) to find qualified candidates for a Teacher Assistant position in Staten Island, NY. UAU is a community-based nonprofit organization that provides youth development, education, job placement, community outreach, and family support services. The organization is committed to promoting inclusion, personal growth, and positive outcomes while empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

Position Overview:

The Teacher Assistant supports educational and recreational activities for children ages 5 to 11 in an after-school childcare program. This role assists with curriculum implementation, daily schedules, and group supervision while helping create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. The Teacher Assistant encourages children's learning and social and emotional development while working under the direction of the Teacher in Charge, Program Supervisor, and Assistant Program Director.

 

This position is located in Staten Island, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with educational and recreational activities for children ages 5 to 11.
• Support curriculum plans and daily program schedules.
• Supervise groups of children and promote their safety and well-being.
• Encourage positive behavior and social and emotional development.
• Help maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support classroom management and participant engagement.
• Work collaboratively with program staff to support children's growth and meet program goals.
• Follow program policies, procedures, and safety regulations, and complete other duties as assigned by program leadership.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children or experience demonstrating transferable skills in communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving is required.
• Previous experience in education, childcare, after-school programming, or youth development is preferred.
• Ability to supervise groups of children and assist with educational activities.
• Ability to encourage positive behavior and maintain a safe, engaging environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with program staff and support children's learning and development.
• Experience communicating with families and supporting children's social, emotional, and physical development is beneficial.

Pay Range: USD $18.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.