Early Head Start - Head Start Assistant Teacher

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

Job summary

Northside Center in New York, NY is seeking an Early Head Start - Head Start Assistant Teacher to assist in planning and implementing activities for young children. The role includes supervising children, collaborating with teachers to develop lesson plans, and engaging with families to support a positive learning environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience with children aged birth to five. The position offers a competitive salary of $39,000 - $45,000, depending on experience.

Join Northside Center, a pioneer in education and behavioral health for Black and Latino children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families and children aged from birth to five.
• Ability to write using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Collaborating with Group Teacher to create developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of children.
• Supervise the planning and execution of a program considering social, developmental, and health needs.
• Observe and record children's behavior and development.

Skills

Effective communication

Child supervision

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Creative Curriculum

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

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Early Head Start - Head Start Assistant Teacher

The EHS Assistant Teacher assists in the planning and implementation of classroom activities for Early Head Start children. This role involves working closely with the lead teacher to support the developmental needs of children and engaging with families to foster a collaborative learning environment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Experience working with families and children aged from 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
• 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

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to write using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; and to organize documents accurately
• Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings.

COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience. Northside offers a competitive salary and benefits package. $39,000 - $45,000 Depending on experience.

ABOUT NORTHSIDE

Northside Center for Child Development serves over 4,000 children annually through high‑quality, outcomes‑driven behavioral health, early childhood, and enrichment services. With over $30 million in annual funding, the organization provides children and their families with the support they need to overcome adversity, thrive, and pursue their dreams.

Northside has been a staple of the Harlem community since its founding in 1946 and a pioneer at the intersection of education and behavioral health for Black and Latino children. Several of its programs were the first in Harlem and established the standard of care for many social service agencies. Northside's founders, Doctors Kenneth, and Mamie Clark were psychologists whose breakthrough Black/White Doll Study was used as evidence in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared public school segregation unconstitutional. The philosophy behind this landmark decision, now on its 70th anniversary, continues to inspire Northside to create and drive innovative programs that focus on the strengths of families and the importance of children's self‑esteem.

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