Headstart Assistant Teacher: Nurture Young Minds Daily

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement in New York City seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities across Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn programs.

Under supervision of the Lead Teacher, you will help write lesson plans, recruit parent volunteers, assist with materials, attend meetings and home visits, and support families.

This full-time role runs 10:00am–6:00pm, 35 hours per week, with an environment that values diversity, learning, and community partnership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CDA or Certified Teacher Assistant Certificate needed or (must be willing to obtain CDA or Teacher Assistant Certificate within 2 years of hire date)
• Experience working with children
• Bilingual in Spanish or language that best meets needs of the center preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Teacher, plan, and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities.
• Assist Lead Teacher in writing the daily and weekly lesson plans
• Ensure a proper level of availability and maintain classroom equipment and supplies
• Participate in recruiting parent volunteers and provide support to volunteers working in the classroom
• Provide assistance in writing required reports and completing various forms
• Attend home visits at least twice per year for each family
• Attend and participate in staff and parent meetings and in training and development sessions
• Perform other related duties as required by supervisor

Skills

Experience working with children

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CDA or Certified Teacher Assistant Certificate

Job description

University Settlement in New York City seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities across Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn programs.

Under supervision of the Lead Teacher, you will help write lesson plans, recruit parent volunteers, assist with materials, attend meetings and home visits, and support families.

This full-time role runs 10:00am–6:00pm, 35 hours per week, with an environment that values diversity, learning, and community partnership.