Assistant Teacher

Teacher’s Assistant – Elementary School Program, Full-time

East Harlem Tutorial Program, a dynamic, nationally-known out-of-school education program, seeks a part-time teacher’s assistant to work with the lead teacher to provide elementary school students with creative, child-centered educational and recreational activities.  Activities occur during out-of-school hours, including after-school and on weekends. 

East Harlem Tutorial Program has been serving students and families from el Barrio and East Harlem for 51 years.  Program participants are children of color from lower socio-economic households and failing schools.  EHTP offers a professional, relaxed, community and family-oriented environment, along with numerous opportunities for staff, including mentoring, regular supervision, professional development training, and opportunities for advancement.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Learning and Recreation

  • Assists lead teacher in delivering curriculum.
  • Provides feedback on Individual Student Plans (ISP) and participates in regular ISP meetings with students.
  • Designs and implements recreational activities.
  • Coordinates with students, lead teacher, social worker, and counselor to establish a safe learning environment and accountability procedures.
  • Provides homework support and instruction.
  • Leads students in journaling activity. 

Administration

  • Oversees student attendance and maintains back-up attendance records if system is unavailable.
  • Assists in the implementation of a variety of special events.
  • Prepares program planning documents.

Liaison

  • In conjunction with Lead Teacher, serves as liaison among parents/guardians, volunteers, tutors, counselors, and students.  

Program Evaluation, Continuous Improvement and Data Collection

  • Monitors and ensures safety and compliance with behavioral guidelines for students.
  • Assists in student assessment process.  

Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Some classroom experience in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities for elementary school students.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English; similar fluency in Spanish a plus.
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of children of color from lower socio-economic households and failing schools.
  • Team player.
  • Ability and willingness to follow verbal and written guidelines.
  • Ability and willingness to shift easily from task to task.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and disciplinary backgrounds.
  • Flexibility and good humor.
  • Must have CPR/First Aid certification or be willing and able to obtain certification. 
  • Knowledge of child development and learning styles a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree or some college education preferred. 

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirement to jobs@ehtp.org. Include “Teacher’s Assistant -EHTP” in your email subject line.