Assistant Teacher

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community center in Brooklyn seeks an Assistant Teacher to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for children. The role involves supervising children, assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing educational curriculum, and engaging with families. Candidates must have a BA in Early Childhood or Psychology and should be fluent in English, with a preference for bilingual applicants in Russian. The position offers a salary range of $35,000 - $45,000.

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood or Psychology required.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Fluency in English required, bilingual in Russian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment for students.
• Effectively supervise and interact with children appropriately.
• Support Lead Teacher with pedagogical support for families.

Skills

Team cooperation

Fluency in English

Bilingual in Russian

Education

BA in Early Childhood or Psychology

Job description

Assistant Teacher
Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton Manhattan Beach
3300 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235

• Provide a warm, safe, and caring environment for students to grow, learn and explore.
• Effectively supervise, interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Support Lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate and challenging educational curriculum.
• Support Lead teacher in provide pedagogical support to families.
• Work in team environment in partnership with teachers, teacher assistants, student teachers, substitutes and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Early Childhood/ Psychology
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment
• Fluency in English required, bilingual in Russian preferred

$35,000 - $45,000

Agency Information:

Located in the heart of the largest Russian speaking community in North America, the Shorefront YM-YWHA has been committed to serving the diverse population of Brighton-Manhattan Beach for over half a century. A vibrant Jewish community center and social service agency, the Shorefront Y integrates immigrants into American society, inspires families and individuals to reconnect to their Jewish roots and provides a full array of cultural, educational, wellness, immigrant and human social services for people of all ages year-round.