Early Childhood Assistant Teacher — Inspire Young Minds

Chinese-American Planning Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinese-American Planning Council is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers at Jacob Riis Early Childhood Center in New York, NY. You will assist in caring for children, help manage classroom activities, and communicate with families about their children’s progress.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with early childhood coursework preferred; NYS Teaching Assistant certification is encouraged. Day shift, full-time position with opportunity for growth within CPC.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• High School Diploma or GED; ECE college credits preferred.
• Nine college credits in early childhood education or child development; and two years' experience caring for children; or
• Five years of supervised experience in a permitted childcare service; or
• Plan to complete nine credits in ECE within two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a safe, caring classroom environment following CPC's health and safety plan.
• Support developmentally interactive curriculum per plans from the regular teacher.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about children's progress during conferences.
• Complete assessments: fall/winter/spring Teaching Strategies Gold checkpoints and ASQ/ASQ-SE within timelines.
• Report emergencies to Education Director verbally and in writing within 24 hours.
• Maintain daily routines and attendance; manage supplies and meals.
• Mentor volunteers and supervise groups; ensure active learning.
• Uphold CPC policies; participate in mandatory trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English + Mandarin/Cantonse

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NY State TA certification Level 1+

ECE credits / early childhood education coursework

Two years' childcare experience

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Chinese-American Planning Council is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers at Jacob Riis Early Childhood Center in New York, NY. You will assist in caring for children, help manage classroom activities, and communicate with families about their children’s progress.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with early childhood coursework preferred; NYS Teaching Assistant certification is encouraged. Day shift, full-time position with opportunity for growth within CPC.