Assistant Teacher - Creative Steps (54530)

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic social justice institution dedicated to empowering New Yorkers through innovative programs. In this role, you will support early childhood education initiatives, collaborate with a dedicated teaching team, and contribute to a nurturing environment for young children. This position offers a full-time schedule, allowing you to engage with the community and make a meaningful impact. Ideal candidates will have a background in child development and be comfortable using technology to enhance learning experiences. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission, making this an exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college experience preferred.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Must be comfortable using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and completing classroom activities.
• Collaborate on lesson plans with the teaching team.
• Make written observations and manage reports.

Skills

Experience working with children

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Chinese

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

College experience or diploma

Tools

Online database system

Job description

University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For over 135 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the low-income and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, older adults services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 30 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to bring justice to the community as a whole.

We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community, and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.

Creative Steps is a private early childhood program offering a school day preschool program (9am-3pm), a full-day UPK program, after-school (3-5 pm), as well as a holiday and summer camp program. Located on NYU's campus in one of the residential complexes near Washington Square Park, the early care and education program enrolls community children ages 12 months through 4 years using a play-based and child-centered curriculum with additional enrichment programming such as music, movement, and art.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the head teacher, participates in planning and completing assignments that support daily classroom programs and activities.
• Collaborates with teaching team in writing daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Ensures a proper level of availability and condition in maintaining classroom equipment and supplies.
• Assists in recruiting parent volunteers and provides support to volunteers working in the classroom.
• Provides assistance with writing required reports and completing various forms.
• Makes written observations, work samples and photos into online database system that generates individualized service reports for each child.
• Attends and participates in staff and parent meetings and in training and development sessions.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required, college experience or diploma preferred
• Experience working with children
• Must be comfortable using a computer and accessing the Internet
• Bilingual English / Spanish or English / Chinese preferred
  
  

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week

We 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.