Assistant Teacher - Children's Corner Day Care

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement Society of New York is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support daily activities and lessons under the guidance of the Lead Teacher. This full-time role offers stable hours and opportunities to contribute to a community-focused program.

The position requires experience with children, a High School diploma or equivalent, and preferably a CDA/TA certificate or willingness to obtain one within 2 years. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA or TA certificate preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
• Willing to obtain CDA or TA certificate within 2 years of hire.
• Experience with children; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and writing daily/weekly lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom equipment and supplies.
• Recruit parent volunteers and support volunteers in classroom.
• Assist with writing required reports and completing forms.
• Attend home visits at least twice per year for each family.
• Assist with ordering supplies and materials.
• Attend and participate in staff and parent meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CDA or Certified Teacher Assistant Certificate

Job description

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.Responsibilities:Under the guidance of the Teacher, plan, and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activitiesAssist Lead Teacher in writing the daily and weekly lesson plansEnsure a proper level of availability and maintain classroom equipment and suppliesParticipate in recruiting parent volunteers and provide support to volunteers working in the classroomProvide assistance in writing required reports and completing various formsAttend home visits at least twice per year for each familyAssist with ordering supplies and materialsAttend and participate in staff and parent meetings and in training and development sessions.Perform other related duties as required by supervisorQualifications:High School Diploma or HSE required, Bachelor’s degree preferredCDA or Certified Teacher Assistant Certificate needed or (must be willing to obtain CDA or Teacher Assistant Certificate within 2 years of hire date)Experience working with childrenBilingual in Spanish or language that best meets needs of the center preferredWork Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday with shift times such as 9:00am - 5:00pm, 10:00am - 6:00pm, or 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per weekWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.