Assistant Teacher

Justworks, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mi Casita is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher to support the Head Teacher in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves creating a thoughtful classroom environment that inspires play and curiosity, fostering growth across physical, social, and intellectual domains.

You will observe and document classroom interactions, collaborate with the teaching team, and help implement curriculum with a focus on equity and inclusive learning. Regular family communication is part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Assist the Head Teacher in creating a classroom environment that inspires play and curiosity.
• Observe and document classroom interactions through assessments, photographs, dictation, etc.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain the everyday function of the classroom.
• Assist in implementing curriculum.
• Implement equity and social justice principles into the everyday experience of the children.
• Perform and analyze ongoing developmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and foster a respectful learning environment.
• Observe and document children's development through assessments and notes.
• Plan and participate in family communication, conferences, and updates.
• Support curriculum implementation and equity initiatives in daily activities.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Employment type Part-time employee Department — Work location Brooklyn, NY Compensation $20 – $24 per hour
Final compensation will depend on the location and level at which the candidate is hired

About this job

The Assistant Teacher responsibilities include:

Classroom Management

Assisting the Head Teacher in creating a thoughtful classroom environment that inspires play and curiosity and fosters the physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of the children;

Observing and documenting classroom interactions through individual and whole group assessments, photographs, dictation, etc.

Collaborating with the teaching team to maintain the everyday function of the classroom.

Assuming that children are people worthy of respect and full of potential for learning.

Assisting the Head Teacher in implementing curriculum.

Assisting the Head Teacher in Implementing equity and social justice principles into the everyday experience of the children;

Performing and analyzing ongoing developmental assessments.

Communication

Maintaining regular communication with families, verbally, through our preferred platform, or by email correspondence (individual emails, weekly newsletters, etc.);

Assisting the Head Teacher in planning and facilitating bi-annual parent teacher conferences;

Meeting with parents and administration to find avenues of support for individual children when needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mi Casita is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, New York State, or New York City law.