Teacher Assistant - After School

Teacher Assistant (After School Programming)

Schedule: 20-25hours per week/ IN PERSON / STATEN ISLAND, NY

Job Type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Hourly

Reports To: Teacher in Charge, Program Supervisor and Assistant Program Director

Pay Range: $18 to $22 per hour (*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances)

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director and Teacher in Charge the Teacher Assistant will be responsible for the organization of activities appropriate for participants physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. The Teacher Assistant will be providing educational and engaging activities in safe environment for all of our participants within our after school childcare program.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Manage groups of participants
• Lead and/or assist in the implementation of curriculum plans
• Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for youth
• Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth
• Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors
• Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors
• Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants
• Perform set up and clean up duties every day in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies
• Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health, DYCD and UAU
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned