Bilingual Substitute Teacher - Early Childhood (Per Diem)

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York on Eldridge Street seeks a Per Diem classroom assistant to support lead teachers in delivering sessions and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment for toddlers and preschoolers in Lower Manhattan.

The role requires a high school diploma or HSE, with CDA or associate degree preferred, and bilingual abilities (English/Chinese or English/Spanish). Shift options 8:00am-4:00pm and 10:00am-6:00pm, up to 35 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE required.
• CDA or associate degree in early childhood preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Chinese or English/Spanish strongly preferred; language will change based on program needs.
• Two to three years' experience working with toddlers and preschoolers in a classroom setting.
• Must have good organization, communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers and assistant teachers to lead classroom sessions
• Support classroom staff on classroom routines, activities, curriculum and transitions to ensure the health and safety of children
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment appropriate to their developmental needs and interests
• Ensure the safety of all children by actively supervising the children by both sight and sound .
• Communicate effectively with classroom staff and direct supervisor on all matters related to the children
• Other duties within the scope of the position as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities

Skills

Bilingual EN/CH

Bilingual EN/ES

Classroom support

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or HSE

CDA or Associate degree in early childhood preferred

Job description

University Settlement Society Of New York on Eldridge Street seeks a Per Diem classroom assistant to support lead teachers in delivering sessions and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment for toddlers and preschoolers in Lower Manhattan.

The role requires a high school diploma or HSE, with CDA or associate degree preferred, and bilingual abilities (English/Chinese or English/Spanish). Shift options 8:00am-4:00pm and 10:00am-6:00pm, up to 35 hours weekly.