Assistant Teacher

Kings Bay YM-YWHA, Inc. JCC Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community center is seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to support young learners aged 2-5. This role involves engaging children in various activities, ensuring a positive and stimulating environment, and providing essential support to the lead teacher. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and the ability to adapt to the needs of individual students. This part-time position offers a consistent schedule, making it perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing educational setting. Join a team that values diversity and creativity in learning!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Early Childhood Education experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and supervise students.
• Encourage student participation and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Communicate daily with the head teacher and assist in supervision.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Childcare Instruction

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Education

2 years in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Job Description

Kings Bay Y / JCC Brooklyn www.kingsbayy.org and www.jcc-brooklyn.org

Job Description

Kings Bay Y / JCC Brooklyn www.kingsbayy.org and www.jcc-brooklyn.org

TEACHER ASSISTANT (FOR CHILDREN OF AGE 2-5 y.o.)

The opportunity

Kings Bay Y/ JCC Brooklyn is a community space that connects, uplifts, and inspires. It is a Jewish Community Center with and without walls. Our 4 locations, Nostrand Avenue, Windsor Terrace, North Williamsburg and Clinton Hill are progressive schools based on several wonderful philosophies including the Play-Based Emergent Curriculum. Students are engaged in activities that are both relevant and of great interest to them, including: art, literacy, dance and music. They will use their five senses to explore the world around them and be exposed to a variety of different learning materials.

We welcome everyone from all religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds as we provide a wide array of programs for children and families to explore Jewish culture, values, holidays, and Israel through music, storytelling, art, Hebrew, and food. We offer early childhood programs, summer day camps, after-school and other fun and engaging programs for families

We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Assistant Teacher to join our team on a consistent schedule. The Assistant Teacher will support classroom activities, supervise students, and step in to lead when the lead teacher is unavailable. This role provides essential support to ensure smooth classroom operations, whether during transitions, long-term teacher absences, or in day-to-day classroom needs. The position offers a regular schedule, making it ideal for someone looking for a consistent and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic learning environment at Kings Bay Y/JCC Brooklyn.

Main Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the Regular Teacher
• Be able to lift, carry and hold children, to stop and bend to a child’s level and stand for long periods of time throughout the day
• Encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment while Regular Teacher is absent
• Track attendance, collect homework and provide general supervision during class periods
• Work with students individually or as a group/adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student and to keep up with the regular curriculum
• Manage and instruct the class effectively from roll call to tidying up the classroom after the students have left
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground
• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the Regular Teacher’s past lesson plans
• Communicate daily and meet weekly in the classroom with your head teacher. Accept guidance where needed and assist the head teacher in supervising and assessing student teachers assigned to the classroom
  
  

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education (at least 2 years)
• Experience in leading and instructing childcare students – at least 1 year
• General knowledge of several subjects
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
• Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

Requirements:

Fingerprinted by IdentoGo

CPR/First Aid

Mandated reporter

SCR clearance

Schedule

This is a part-time position that can lead to a full-time contract for any open positions available. Schedule: 3 PM – 6 PM.

• Monday to Friday
• On-call or as needed
  
  

Location:

In-person classroom, 1224 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Salary

Salary: $20 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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