Assistant Teacher - Bronx, NY

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods in New York seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in a structured classroom, manage the daily schedule, lead activities, and supervise students to ensure a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Candidates must be 18+, hold a High School Diploma, and have NYS CDA or related certifications preferred. Training and clearances are required before starting. This is a full-time, on-site position with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years experience in early childhood preferred.
• New York State CDA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in implementing a structured classroom and daily schedule.
• Lead activities and supervise students to ensure safety at all times.
• Develop nurturing relationships with students within consistent routines.
• Attend trainings and workshops as requested by Program Director.
• Help cover lunch breaks and assist with administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Communication

Teaching

Early Childhood Education

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Phipps Neighborhoods, the social service affiliate of Phipps Houses, has been a catalyst for community growth and empowerment for over 50 years. Our mission is focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces where community members can access education, career opportunities, and economic pathways. Serving approximately 14,000 New Yorkers annually, we address barriers to educational achievement, economic security, and career stability through three key program areas:

• Education and School-Day Programs: Offering pre-kindergarten services, community schools, after-school programs, and college access counseling.
• Sector-Focused Training and Employment Placement Pathways: Providing specialized training, employment placement pathways, Summer Youth Employment, Work Learning Grow initiatives, and aiding residents in accessing new employment opportunities.
• Community & Economic Empowerment Services: Enabling community progress through community centers, resident services, food access, financial literacy programs, and support accessing benefits and wellness services.

We collaborate with government, corporate, and philanthropic partners to effect significant and lasting social change, fostering thriving communities.

Position Summary:

TheAssistant Teachershall assist the lead teacher in implementing a structured classroom on anongoingbasis. The Assistant teacher shall be responsible for aiding the lead teacher in the implementation of the daily schedule and routine, leading activities, ensuringthesafety and security ofstudents, and supervision ofstudentsat all times. The Assistant teacher shall develop nurturing relationships with the students within a context of consistency and structured routines. This role also includes, but is not limited to assisting withadministrative/operational duties and covering the lunch breaks of staff.The assistant teacher is to attend trainings, workshops, and seminars as requested by the Program Director to meet childcare requirements.The assistant teacher is also expected to help lead the classroom temporarily in the event that a lead teacher is absent.

Position Requirements:

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) as well as have the appropriate training in the field with 3 years prior experience. New York State certified as an assistant teacher (CDA) preferred.
• Prior experience working in early childhood preferred.
• CBC Clearance
• SCR clearance
• Mandated Reporter certificate (Must receive online before starting position)
• Foundations in Health and Safety e‑Learning (Must receive online before starting position)
• Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) ( Must receive online before starting position)
• Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Promoting Safe Sleeping (Must receive online before starting position)

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Verbal Communication

Expert

Expert

Communication

Expert

Teaching

Advanced

Early Childhood Education

Advanced

Education

Required

High School Diploma or better in General Studies.

Experience

Required

Prior experience working in early childhood preferred.

Preferred

3 years prior experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Child Abuse & Maltre Cert

Food Handlers Cert

Infectious Disease Cert

Preferred

Child Develop Assoc Cert

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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