Assistant Teacher

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child development is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in fostering a nurturing environment for young children. This role emphasizes the importance of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention and care. With a focus on collaboration and best practices, the Assistant Teacher will play a vital role in implementing educational activities, maintaining a safe classroom, and supporting families in their children's growth. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401k Pension and Employer Contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer-paid Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational settings.
• Bilingual skills preferred to meet diverse client needs.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher in creating a responsive learning environment.
• Assist in maintaining ongoing assessments for each child.
• Help integrate children's IEPs into lesson plans.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Bilingual Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Independent Planning

Multi-tasking Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location and Date

34-10 108th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA

Req #2313

Date: Monday, April 21, 2025

Program Overview

The Child Center of NY offers a nationally accredited Early Head Start program for children from birth to age three. The program provides extensive child development and family support services to low-income families, including parenting education and promoting positive parent-child relationships. It focuses on the overall well-being of children, including physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development. The program collaborates with Northwell Health and Strong Children Wellness, offering home-based services in Astoria, Corona, and Woodside, along with a center-based classroom for 2-year-olds in Manhattan.

Position Summary

The Assistant Teacher's primary responsibility is to support the lead teacher in creating a responsive, age-appropriate environment that fosters the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.

Benefits Offered

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Pension and Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions

• Perform duties with a strong understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards, as well as local, state, and federal guidelines. Apply Developmentally Appropriate Practices effectively.
• Assist in facilitating children's activities, including daily routines, field trips, and selecting classroom equipment and materials aligned with Early Childhood best practices as defined by NAEYC, NYS Quality Stars (QRIS), NYS Common Core, NYS Early Learning Framework, and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Assist in maintaining comprehensive, ongoing portfolio assessments for each child, including observations, developmental, and social-emotional assessments.
• Help ensure a safe and healthy classroom environment. Maintain and properly store classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies.
• Support the integration and implementation of children's IEPs (Individual Education Plans) or IFSPs (Individual Family Service Plans) into lesson plans for individualized outcomes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bilingual skills preferred in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or other languages, depending on client needs.
• Experience working with children.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to plan and execute assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multi-task.