Assistant Teacher - Early Headstart (57842)

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York is seeking an Early Head Start Assistant to support classroom activities and child care for families in the Lower East Side. The role focuses on planning, documentation, and collaboration with families to promote children's development.

The position is full-time, with a 8:00am–4:00pm schedule, and includes benefits such as PTO, health coverage, and retirement plan options. Bilingual candidates are preferred to serve diverse families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA.
• Experience working with children.
• Bilingual English / Spanish or Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities.
• Conduct home visits at least twice per year for each family.
• Provide primary care to classroom children.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and sanitary classroom for children.
• Assist with classroom setup and clean up daily.
• Complete and document daily, weekly, and monthly classroom maintenance responsibilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum.
• Develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with families and children.
• Be part of a team in assessing family needs and child development status, and in creating classroom goals.
• Maintain proper documentation of classroom sessions.
• Maintain written observation of the children's experience in the classroom.
• Assist in the recruitment of families for the program.
• Attend and participate in program-wide activities that include staff and parent meetings, events, trainings and professional development sessions as required.
• Maintain up-to-date regulation-required trainings.
• Other duties as requested by the supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities.

Skills

Experience with children

Bilingual English/Spanish or Chinese

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Bachelor's degree preferred

Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA

Job description

Job Details

• Location: 184 Eldridge Street - New York, NY 10002
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Program Overview

Early Head Start offers comprehensive child development services, family support services and advocacy to low-income families with children ages birth to three and pregnant mothers. Following Head Start Performance Standards, the program will provide comprehensive early childhood care and education, including health, nutrition, and mental health services. The program is funded through a Head Start federal grant and will operate in Lower East Side, Manhattan, aiming to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that will prepare children to enter school with fundamental skills to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Teacher, plan and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities.
• Conduct home visits at least twice per year for each family.
• Provide primary care to classroom children.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and sanitary classroom for children.
• Assist with classroom setup and clean up daily.
• Complete and document daily, weekly, and monthly classroom maintenance responsibilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum.
• Develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with families and children.
• Be part of a team in assessing family needs and child development status, and in creating classroom goals.
• Maintain proper documentation of classroom sessions.
• Maintain written observation of the children's experience in the classroom.
• Assist in the recruitment of families for the program.
• Attend and participate in program-wide activities that include staff and parent meetings, events, trainings and professional development sessions as required.
• Maintain up-to-date regulation-required trainings.
• Other duties as requested by the supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA.
• Experience working with children.
• Bilingual English / Spanish or Chinese preferred.

Work Schedule

Full time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, 35 hours per week.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: medical, dental, vision coverage, short‑and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and wellness resources.
• Financial Benefits: pre‑tax savings programs (flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits) and a 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match after one year of service.
• Work‑Life Balance: consistent Monday‑Friday schedule and 35‑hour workweek.
• Professional Development: internal and external training, workshops, tuition assistance, and support for certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team and 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.