Teacher’s Assistant (Floater)

About Glide
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization

Position Summary:
The Teacher’s Assistant (ASP) assists teaching staff in carrying out Afterschool Program activities, helps to maintain a positive and supportive environment, and is responsible for supervising the children and youth in classrooms, halls, school yards, etc., and enforcing all FYCC policies and procedures. The Teacher’s Assistant will ‘float’ from room to room to provide teaching assistance as needed. The Teacher’s Assistant is responsible for complying with, and ensuring compliance with DCYF (Department of Children, Youth and Families), CA Community Care Licensing, Department of Social Services requirements. This person must be able to work a flexible schedule (some evenings); regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Other duties can be assigned, and the duties and responsibilities of the job are subject to change.
• Assist and/or lead indoor and outdoor activities and field trips.
• Assist in developing and carrying out lesson plans. Discuss assigned duties with Lead Teacher, teachers and other TAs to coordinate efforts. When a Lead Teacher is not available, take responsibility for directing any volunteers/interns.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the daily delivered student meals; Dispose of any uneaten or unused meals properly (i.e composting, distributing at the end of the day).
• In a timely and accurate manner, perform administrative and logistical tasks, and generate reports and paperwork as required, i.e., Case Referral Forms, Incident Reports, etc.
• Instruct and monitor program participants in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Keep workstations, classrooms, and all spaces safe and clean.
• Perform Front Desk coverage duties such as answering phones, transferring calls, monitoring who comes in and out of the building, and performing building closure duties as trained.
• Model professional and ethical standards. Engage in productive and appropriate relationships with children and/or youth, parents/guardians and staff.
• Pick up children and/or youth from offsite locations and ensure safe return to FYCC.
• Translate for those with limited English/Spanish proficiency. Help parents/guardians and students communicate with staff, volunteers and interns. Convert materials into the desired language (if applicant has a second language skill).
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, attending and actively participating in staff and individual meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A minimum of six (6) units in Child Development desired or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Must go through Dept. of Justice Fingerprint clearance.
• 1+ years’ experience working with children and youth.
• Enjoys working with children and youth from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and is able to handle work-related situations with fairness and patience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills. Has the ability to deal with a variety of individuals with consideration and respect, while acquiring the information needed to deal with requests/issues.
• Good written communication skills including grammar, spelling and composition, are required to assist with homework and learning.
• Relates to and interacts with children and youth in age and culturally appropriate manner.
• Basic computer skills, ability to use MS Office.
• Is a Team Member. Is responsible for own involvement as a contributing member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperative learning environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and does not wait to be told or asked to take on a task/project.

Certificates and Clearances:
• Must have/complete CPR and First Aid Training.
• Must pass tuberculosis screening.
• Must show proof of pertussis, influenza and measles immunizations.

Mathematical Skill:
• Basic mathematical skills including the ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages, are required to assist with homework and to complete administrative tasks.

Physical Requirements :
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work on a computer and see details of objects at close range.
• Ability to hear within normal range, and communicate effectively (in person, telephone or Zoom).
• Finger dexterity and the ability to use all standard office equipment.
• Sit or stand comfortably; and the ability to navigate throughout office spaces (via elevator or stairs).

Work Environment
GLIDE’s buildings are located in the Tenderloin neighborhood.  GLIDE maintains an "open door" policy to the community and its clients, who frequently enter and leave the building.

This role is covered by the collective bargaining agreement.