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Posted: 26-May-22
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: Some College
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Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. Fieldston Lower, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 270 students Pre-K through 5th Grade and 60 faculty members.
What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
Position Summary
The role of the School Wide Assistant is primarily to provide additional support in the Pre-K through 1st grade classrooms (with additional hours of help in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade during lunch and recess). The School Wide Assistants help to promote a well-organized and smooth functioning classroom environment in which all children can take full advantage of the instructional program, and continuously help monitor children to ensure safety at all times.
Customary Work Days: Monday through Friday
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher with supervising children in the classroom with non-academic tasks.
- Assist with essential daily activities such as recess, classroom transitions, rest time, supervising morning meetings, mealtimes, Early Birds 8:00-8:30 am, and dismissal.
- Assist the Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher during recess. Ensure safety on the playground, help children use appropriate language, assist children during difficult social interactions
- Assist the Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher during lunch and snack time. Set up lunch and snack tables, serve and help children with family style lunch in Pre-K and help children in K-1st grade serve themselves and each other. Clean up after lunch and snacks, including washing dishes and sanitizing the classroom.
- Monitor PreK-5th grade during cafeteria lunchtime. Help serve food and ensure that all children have an appropriate lunch to help them sustain their day. Keep noise and movement to an appropriate level. Help the children clean up after lunch, and ensure general safety.
- Assist Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers during rest time. Help ensure a quiet and safe resting environment, find activities for children during rest and help keep the classroom quiet during this time. Set up, or help children find appropriate spots to stay calm and without too many social interactions during a time allotted for winding down and personal space.
- Assist in monitoring the Pre-K - 5th grade during Early Birds (8:00-8:30 am). Help find appropriate non-academic activities during this time. Help clean up after Early Birds and transition and walk children to their respective classes.
- Assist in monitoring the Pre-K – 5th grade during dismissal. Help keep children calm and organized during this time. Walk children out of school to their respective buses, and ensure that they get safely into their seats.
- Assist with field trips or day trips such as neighborhood walks under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Assistant Teacher.
- Assist during Woodshop for the 1st grade half groups. Assist Head Teacher to ensure a safe and functioning classroom. Help children make appropriate decisions about tools, model and correct work positions, and assist with social interactions. Assist Head Teacher prep for class, help maintain an organized classroom and assist with cleaning up after class.
- Help with school-wide organization of materials, bulletin boards, photocopying, and cleaning of classroom spaces and materials
EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
Personal qualities needed:
- Prioritizes needs of children and enjoys working with teachers and students
- Sense of humor
- Self-motivated
- Ability to preview needs of a situation
- Effective oral communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
- Maintain professional demeanor in response to needs of students
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
- Execute good judgment with an ability to navigate complex situations
- Build strong elementary school culture and positive relationships
- Communicates effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback
- Be comfortable with a variety of weather conditions as required for the playground supervision
- Ability to stay calm in emergency situations
- Cooperates successfully as a member of a team
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.