Urgently Need 0 Teaching Assistant/Family Worker - PreK - District in Ithaca, NY

Job title: 0 Teaching Assistant/Family Worker - PreK - District
Company: RecruitFront
Job description: ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street ?? Ithaca, New York ?? 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our Mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: 1.0 Teaching Assistant/Family Worker for Pre-K - 30 hours per week

Brief Description: Develop trusting and collaborative relationships with families. Meet and communicate with Head Start families. Conduct home and/or family visits. Provide support to families and school staff to promote family engagement. Maintain accurate and confidential records. Complete professional development and attend Head Start meetings and trainings.

Current Location: District-wide

Anticipated Start Date: August 30, 2023

Posting Dates: August 7, 2023 - until filled

Required Qualifications:

The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

Possession of (or proof of eligibility for) New York State Teaching Assistant certification is required.

Minimum 60 college credits.

Ability to work with a team.

Strong organizational and communication skills

Desired Characteristics:

Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community; and

Exhibits ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual

Minimum Salary: $17.68/hour

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The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.
Expected salary: $17.68 per hour
Location: Ithaca, NY

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