Family Literacy Assistant

Title:  Family Literacy Assistant                                                                                                                                                        

Location: Urban Horizons Early Childhood Development Center Early Learn/Head Start                                                           

Reports to:  Center Director

About Us:

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant communities.  We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud. WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access in the South Bronx access to resources that support thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See www.whedco.org for more information.

Job Summary:  The ESOL Family Literacy program at WHEDco follows the principles of project-based education and observes the strength model of family literacy.  We are looking for a Family Literacy Assistant to support teachers and lead activities for toddlers and preschool-aged children whose parents attend the Urban Horizons Early Childhood Discovery Center. The classes are held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. October 2025 to June 2026 at 50 East 168^th Street, Bronx, NY 10452.

Responsibilities:

• With the support of the WHEDco Family Assistant prepare and lead age-appropriate activities for the children of the parents who attend the program (read aloud, collage, drawing, finger painting, etc.)
• Support the Family Literacy Teachers whenever necessary
• Set-Up coffee/tea break and clean up afterwards

Qualifications:

• High School/Equivalency (Associate Degree in ECE preferred)
• Familiarity with family literacy programs

WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

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