Early Head Start Assistant Teacher — Team‑Driven Learning

Northsidecenter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Center for Child Development in Harlem is seeking an EHS Assistant Teacher to support lead teachers in planning and implementing classroom activities for Early Head Start children. You will collaborate with families to foster a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment.

The role involves helping supervise children, observing development, and supporting weekly lesson planning with the Group Teacher. Salary ranges 39k–45k USD, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience working with families and children birth to five.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold preferred.
• Assisting in the Supervision of children.
• Supervising the planning and execution of a program that considers the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Observe and record children’s behavior and development.
• Collaborating with Group Teacher to create developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans.
• Assisting the Group Teacher in developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.
• Participating in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues and schools’ interdisciplinary team.
• Attend mandated training courses and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Supervision of children.
• Supervise the Planning and execution of a program that considers the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Observe and record children’s behavior and development.
• Collaborating with Group Teacher to create developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans.
• Assist the Group Teacher in developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.
• Participate in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues and schools’ interdisciplinary team.
• Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of the program.
• Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated training courses and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.

Skills

Grammar & documentation

Communication with families

Education

Early Childhood Education degree

Job description

Northside Center for Child Development in Harlem is seeking an EHS Assistant Teacher to support lead teachers in planning and implementing classroom activities for Early Head Start children. You will collaborate with families to foster a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment.

The role involves helping supervise children, observing development, and supporting weekly lesson planning with the Group Teacher. Salary ranges 39k–45k USD, commensurate with experience.