Assistant Teacher Head Start; 5431-209-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is looking for an Assistant Teacher for their Head Start program in Brooklyn. The role involves implementing Montessori-based activities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining positive relationships with families. Candidates should have at least 30 college credits and experience in early childhood education, with bilingual skills being a plus.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 college credits required.
• Two years of preschool teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support the Teacher in planning and implementing Montessori activities.
• Assist in documentation to meet compliance standards.
• Facilitate parent involvement and promote professional growth.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish/English or other languages

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or 60 credits including 24 in Education

CDA preferred

Montessori training or enrollment in the Agency’s Montessori program

Job description

Assistant Teacher Head Start; 5431-209-N

Pay: Competitive

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Employment type: Other

Job Description

Req#: 3201

Address: 5902 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA

Since 1899, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens. We currently offer over 160 programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Our Early Childhood Development Centers provide free Early Head Start and Head Start services to low-income families. Head Start serves children aged 3 to 5 years old. Using the Montessori approach, we ensure children are prepared for school through developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, language-literacy, and physical development.

Statement of the Job

The Head Start (HS) Assistant Teacher will support the Teacher in planning and implementing activities aligned with the Montessori curriculum. Responsibilities include assisting with documentation to meet compliance standards of CCNS, ACS, DOH, CACFP, and other agencies, facilitating parent involvement, and promoting professional growth. The candidate must adhere to policies of CCNS, ACS, DOH, DOE, and CACFP, and maintain standards of attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

• Ensure a Montessori-based learning environment that fosters physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development.
• Complete observations, progress reports, outcomes, CROWD, and other tracking documents.
• Build positive relationships with families through communication and training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 college credits required.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or 60 credits including 24 in Education preferred; or a BA/Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in Education preferred.
• CDA preferred.
• Two years of preschool teaching experience preferred.
• If lacking CDA or credits, must commit to completing CDC training within the first year.
• Montessori training or enrollment in the Agency’s Montessori program required within the first year.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English, Russian/English, Chinese/English, Korean/English, or Creole/English preferred.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 30 pounds.
• Willingness to travel across the five boroughs as needed.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off (Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, Holidays)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training series and additional voluntary benefits

Visit our website at www.ccbq.org for more information. EOE/AA.

Other Details

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate: $17.34
• Max Hiring Rate: $18.90
• Required Education: Some College

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