Teacher’s Aide

Job Title : Teacher’s Aide

PVN ID : KB-2509-007043

Category : Instruction and Social Service

Location : KINGSBOROUGH C. C.

Job Description

General Description

A floater teacher's aide role can give many important benefits to help with the daily functions of the classrooms and the Child Development Center. It improves classroom support by providing greater individual attention to students, particularly those who may require extra assistance or changes. The floater can help with classroom behavior management, small-group lessons, and ensuring that all students stay on target, which enhances overall learning outcomes. It also benefits the lead teachers by lowering their workload and allowing them to focus more on instruction, while the aide handles preparation and student support. This extra flexibility has the potential to improve the effectiveness and balance of the learning environment.

Other Duties

Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following :

Flexibility in Roles :

• Being willing to step into various roles as needed, whether in the classroom, outdoor play, or during transitions

Supervising Children :

Ensuring the safety and well-being of children in various classrooms or play areas

Assist in providing children with their environment of acceptance which will help each child build ethnic pride develop a positive self-concept, enhance their individual strengths and develop positive social relationships

Assisting with Activities :

Behavior Management :

Supporting Individual Needs :

Maintaining Cleanliness :

Collaborating with Staff :

Monitoring Development :

Observing and noting children's developmental progress and reporting any concerns to lead teachers

Support Director and teachers in the general implementation of policies and procedures of the Child Development Center

Engaging with Parents :

Occasionally interacting with parents during drop-off and pick-up, providing brief updates on their child's day

Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program

Assist in aspects of the administrative component of the center i.e. parent meetings, registration fundraising, inventory control, public relations etc

Participating in Training :

Meal Prep :

Health and Safety :

Follow all emergency medical or accident procedures

Participate in monthly fire drill

Maintain current CPR certification

Assure general maintenance and security of facility which includes ensuring that equipment and materials are in good working order and are sanitized on a regular basis

Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

All Staff are required to be fingerprinted by the Department of Education

High School diploma required

Experience working with children ages two to five years old

RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals ()

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Americans with Disabilities Act / E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department Child Care

Status Part Time

Pay Range $18.00-$18.00

Hour(s) a week 19.00

Closing Date Nov 26, 2025 (Or Until Filled)

Bargaining Unit No

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