Bilingual Assistant Teacher – Early Head Start (Full-Time)

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement Society of New York in New York City seeks a Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities, conduct home visits, and provide primary care to children in a warm, inclusive program.

This full-time role requires a High School Diploma or HSE, and a CDA/Teacher Assistant Certification is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish or Chinese is a plus; schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with a focus on safety, documentation, and family partnership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA.
• Experience working with children; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support daily classroom activities under the Teacher.
• Conduct home visits at least twice a year for each family.
• Provide primary care to classroom children.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary classroom.
• Assist with daily classroom setup and cleanup.
• Complete and document daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.
• Assist in curriculum development and implementation.
• Build strong relationships with families and children; assist in assessments.
• Attend staff and parent meetings, trainings, and events.
• Maintain up-to-date required trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Bilingual English/Spanish or Chinese

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Bachelor's degree preferred

Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA

Job description

University Settlement Society of New York in New York City seeks a Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities, conduct home visits, and provide primary care to children in a warm, inclusive program.

This full-time role requires a High School Diploma or HSE, and a CDA/Teacher Assistant Certification is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish or Chinese is a plus; schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with a focus on safety, documentation, and family partnership.