After-School Teacher Assistant - Educational Services

About Broadway Housing Communities (BHC)

Founded in 1983, Broadway Housing Communities (BHC) is a community-based nonprofit

committed to addressing the challenges of poverty and homelessness among adults, children,

and families in Upper Manhattan.

BHC has developed five supportive housing buildings that provide permanent, affordable

housing and holistic services for individuals and families living in deep poverty. Our work

includes an award-winning early childhood center and opportunities for community engagement

through the arts. BHC’s flagship project in the National Historic District of Sugar Hill features

124 units of affordable housing, an early childhood education center, and the Sugar Hill

Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling, along with other vital community facilities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate after-school teacher assistant for our art-based

and Reggio-inspired Early Childhood Programs. This is an after-school program, committed to

providing individualized, comprehensive educational services for children ages 2.9 to 5 years

old and their families in West Harlem. The teacher manages a classroom in accordance with

Head Start and Dept. of Education and Dept. of Health Performance Standards and

Regulations, Board of Directors, Policy Council, and Broadway Housing Communities policies

and procedures.

The teacher assistant also supports the classroom teacher and students in implementing high

quality and developmentally appropriate practice. This also includes planning and supervising a

warm, nurturing developmentally appropriate environment for the development of the whole

child while practicing a high level of care and educational standards. Teacher assistant must

develop positive relationships with colleagues through professional and respectful

communication and collaboration, proactively work to resolve issues and concerns with the lead

teacher, while assuming a fair share of responsibility in the classroom. Employee must partner

and communicate effectively with all families, staff, partners and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Document student progress through work samples, observations and Teaching Strategies Gold Assessments.
• Participate in mandatory planning, staff meetings and Professional Development.
• Ensures implementation of Broadway Housing Communities philosophy and foundational beliefs in all educational practices e.G. Reggio-based curriculum, inclusive and anti-bias education, and instructional practices.
• Supports roll out of Education and Development initiatives in program
• Uses education quality tools (e.G. Work samples, small group notes, and child observations), to assess program and curriculum implementation.
• Supports and identifies interventions for behavior challenges.
• Serve as a role-model for all teachers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compensation based on NYC (Article 47) Preschool requirements for qualified or “study plan eligible” employees.
• (i) Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a State-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential OR
• (ii) Enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• (iii) Level 2 Teaching Assistant certificate (only if determined after review if it meets or exceeds CDA requirements).
• (iv) Need to either have early childhood education credits plus experience equivalent to a CDA or an associate degree. Or otherwise enroll in a CDA program or an Early Childhood Associate Degree program.
• (v) At least one year of preschool classroom experience is preferred.

APPLICATION:

To apply for this position, please email your resume, cover letter with salary requirements, to

Please indicate your last name and “After-School Teacher

Assistant – Educational Services" in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. No phone calls, please – we will

respond to those candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this

job description.

The pay for this part-time, non-exempt role is $20,000 - $23,500 per year. BHC and the Sugar

Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling are Equal Opportunity Employers.