Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Headstart (55064)

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York seeks an Assistant Teacher for its Early Childhood Center. The role involves supporting classroom activities, maintaining a safe environment, and engaging with parents. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience with children, with bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supporting daily classroom activities.
• Help in writing daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Headstart (55064)

Join to apply for the Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center - Headstart (55064) role at University Settlement Society of New York.

University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers annually on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn to build on their strengths and achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the U.S., we collaborate with neighbors to pioneer effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. We meet New Yorkers where they live, listen deeply, engage holistically, and foster community organization, advocating for justice and equality.

The Early Childhood Center at 184 Eldridge Street serves children aged 2 to 5 using the “Dual Model” for Head Start and Child Care. The program provides comprehensive early childhood education, including health, nutrition, mental health, and school readiness curricula, with family services integrated into all aspects to ensure full participation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Teacher in planning and supporting daily classroom activities.
• Help in writing daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and sanitary classroom environment, assisting with setup and cleanup, and documenting maintenance tasks.
• Support recruitment of parent volunteers and assist volunteers in the classroom.
• Contribute to required reports, complete forms, and document observations, work samples, and photos in the online database system.
• Assist with arranging field trips, home visits, and ordering supplies and materials.
• Participate in staff and parent meetings, as well as training sessions.
• Engage in performance evaluations and professional development activities.
• Maintain up-to-date required trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or CDA required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese preferred.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, 35 hours/week.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting a broad, equitable community. We are an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or other protected categories.