Teacher Assistant

Job Department/School Early Learning Center

FT/PT/Temp Full time

Location Garden City, N.Y.

Teacher Assistant (two positions)

Early Learning Center

JOB SUMMARY:

The Teacher Assistant will support the Teachers in shaping the lives of young children during their formative years. The primary responsibilities include developing meaningful relationships, encouraging discovery, cultivating a love of learning and promoting the development of children’s’ social-emotional skills.This is a 48 week position.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $48,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, ple ase click here (http://hr.adelphi.edu/benefits/faculty/#xd_co_f=MDU1M2U0NjQtNjNhMi00NjI5LWI0ZGEtMGE1ZTg3ZmEzNzVh) .

REPORTS TO:Director of the Early Learning Center

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Supports the mission of the Adelphi University Alice Brown Early Learning Center.

• Responsible for the classroom in the Teachers absence.

• Supports the Teachers in training new Student Workers.

• Learn and display knowledge of the theories of child growth and development and early childhood education.

• Promote and support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development.

• Help organize and maintain a safe, healthy and non-punitive environment, in accordance with the Center’s philosophy.

• Supervise the safety of children at all times indoors and outdoors.

• Support children during arrival and departure from the program.

• Assist children with toileting/handwashing/mealtimes.

• Assist Teachers in recording, documenting and organizing children’s work and progress.

• Understand and implement Child Day Care Regulations as administered by the Office of Children and Family Services.

• Engage in meaningful on-going professional development opportunities; including trainings required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and Adelphi University.

• Maintain an orderly, sanitary classroom environment.

• Support with classrooms chores.

• Perform other job related duties as needed by the program.

  REQUIREMENTS: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Display proficiency in supervising children in a group and use transition techniques to move children through the daily routine.

• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and act cooperatively in meeting children’s needs.

• Understanding of Child Development.

• Ability to interact in a supportive and positive manner with a diverse student body.

• Receptive to learning and adhering to ELC’s philosophies.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess the ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.

• Ability to bend, stoop and move freely.

  EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA credential is required.

• Experience working with children age 18 months through 5 years is required.

  POSITION(S) SUPERVISED:

• Student Workers.

  ABOUT ADELPHI:

  Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

• Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.