Teaching Assistant
Coalition for Hispanic Family Services
Summary
Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting the lead teacher of the class and helping with the implementation of all program activities. Teaching Assistants will support the teacher, participate and assist in all class activities, act as a role model, facilitate snack and bathroom time, help students with homework and help maintain the organization of cabinets, libraries, program supplies. There are opportunities for Teaching Assistants to teach short lessons to the students in content areas of interest to them. Teaching Assistants should be prepared to support class coverage with another team member in case of staff absences. Teaching Assistants should possess outstanding organizational skills and interest in working with a team, and an understanding of and appreciation for the cultures, identities, and lived experiences of Latino, Black, and Asian children and families.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Working knowledge of NYC DOE curricula and DYCD Program Frameworks
- Experience working with diverse youth populations
- Candidates must be available for the entire program hours, duration of the school year and summer months.
- Paid mandatory staff trainings will take place prior to start dates sometime in early September and before Summer programming begins in late June.
Preferred but not required
- Experience working in Youth Services is preferred
- Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/Mandarin/French)
Duties
Instruction & Curriculum Development
- Collaborate with instructors and teaching artists in facilitating literacy-based art curricula, STEM and academic enrichment activities that align with recognized learning standards
- Support students with one-on-one and small group tutoring and homework help
- Co-Lead classes in the absence of lead teachers
Student Supervision & Safety
- Always supervise and ensure the safety and welfare of students, including during field trips or activities outside of program site
- Keep students engaged and create a classroom culture of respect and participation
- Maintain accurate attendance for assigned students
Communication & Collaboration
- Collaborate with Teaching Artists and Instructors
- Regularly check emails and respond in a timely manner, at least within 24 hours
Program Support
- Participate in events to recruit and retain program participants
- Participate in agency wide events
- Participate in all mandatory assigned trainings
- Any other duties as assigned
How to Apply
- Submit a resume and cover letter with qualifications to – osthiring@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org
- Resume and cover letter are required to apply
