Teacher Assistant (Bronx Early Learning Center)
Bronx, NY
Full Time
Entry Level
Teacher Assistant
Bronx Early Learning Center by Volunteers of America–Greater NY
1887 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 (On-site)
About Us
At the Bronx Early Learning Center, part of Volunteers of America, we’ve been inspiring and empowering children with special needs from our Bronx location since 2006. Our newly renovated facility is thoughtfully designed to create a welcoming environment for both educators and students, providing the tools and resources needed for success. As part of Volunteers of America, a national organization devoted to uplifting individuals and strengthening communities, we are committed to helping children overcome challenges, achieve their potential, and build a foundation for lifelong success. When you join us, you’ll be part of a mission that creates real and lasting change.
Your Role
As a Teacher Assistant, you are not just joining a team—you are stepping into a purpose-driven environment where your daily actions create a profound impact on the lives of young learners with special needs. You will collaborate with our educators to cultivate curiosity, growth, and confidence in every child, creating a space where challenges transform into triumphs and small victories become building blocks for lifelong success.
Role Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant.
- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to fostering growth and inclusion for young learners.
What You’ll Do
- Champion Learning: Partner with the classroom teacher to plan and execute engaging activities that inspire growth and discovery for each child.
- Support Individual Needs: Provide focused attention and care, assisting children with instructional activities that align with their unique learning goals.
- Build Connections: Foster meaningful relationships by working collaboratively with the teaching team, students, and their families.
- Promote Progress: Document milestones and achievements to contribute to personalized learning strategies tailored to each child’s development.
- Ensure a Safe Space: Create a structured, nurturing environment by assisting with transitions, including escorting children throughout the school building.
- Inspire Excellence: Contribute your creativity and passion to enrich classroom experiences in areas like art, music, and crafts.
Why Join Us?
At the Bronx Early Learning Center, being a Teacher Assistant is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a difference where it matters most. You’ll find purpose in every interaction, fulfillment in every breakthrough, and joy in every child’s success.
- A Community Rooted in Care: Join a team of educators united by a shared commitment to helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
- A Place to Grow: Benefit from professional development opportunities that empower you to expand your skills and advance your career.
- A Supportive Environment: Our newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility is designed to enhance learning and foster collaboration among staff and students.
- A Balanced Life: Enjoy a school calendar schedule, generous paid time off, and a paid birthday holiday.
Picture Yourself Here
Imagine walking into a classroom where your work truly matters. Every lesson taught, every hand held, and every milestone celebrated will ripple far beyond today, shaping brighter tomorrows for children with special needs. We invite you to step inside our world. Watch this short video to experience the heart of our culture—where purpose meets passion, and every day is an opportunity to create change. See for yourself what makes the Bronx Early Learning Center a place where you belong.
Watch Our School Culture Video Here
Compensation
Competitive salary of $21.98 per hour with exceptional benefits.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire growth, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners, we encourage you to apply today. Together, we can create brighter futures—one child at a time.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Nonprofit HR is committed to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fully integrated into everything we do for the benefit of our employees and the clients that we serve. To fully realize our goal, we prioritize our understanding of the complexities of DEI within our workforce to inform our approach to talent management. We believe that this guides how we do our work, advise our clients to operationalize DEI and position our content and educational opportunities help strengthen the talent management capacity of the social impact sector.
Continue reading our about our commitment at nonprofithr.com/deinow.
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