Hollingworth Preschool Assistant Teacher

Teachers College, Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Teachers College, Columbia University is looking for an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support curriculum creation and implementation in a nurturing environment for preschool children. The ideal candidate is pursuing a master's degree and is committed to fostering growth and development in early childhood education, working collaboratively with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in formal or informal settings.
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom community and children's involvement.
• Document children's progress and participate in meetings.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Nurturing

Education

MA in progress in early childhood, child development

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Posting Summary

The Hollingworth Preschool at Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our faculty. The incumbent will demonstrate a desire to learn pedagogical methodology in the early childhood classroom, a capacity for nurturing the growth and development of preschool children, and a willingness to carry out the mission of the Hollingworth Preschool. The Assistant Teacher will work under the direction of the preschool director and collaboratively with all preschool staff.

Posting Summary

The Hollingworth Preschool at Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our faculty. The incumbent will demonstrate a desire to learn pedagogical methodology in the early childhood classroom, a capacity for nurturing the growth and development of preschool children, and a willingness to carry out the mission of the Hollingworth Preschool. The Assistant Teacher will work under the direction of the preschool director and collaboratively with all preschool staff.

Job Summary/Basic Function

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Curriculum

• Support the creation of and implementation of an inclusive, caring, respectful, positive classroom community on campus for preschool children on a daily basis
• Support the children’s participation in all classroom activities at an individualized, developmentally appropriate level
• Support the creation of curriculum design and learning experiences to ensure the development of each child’s potential
• Support and/or lead lessons, small group investigations, and participate at school-wide special events
• Provide classroom coverage for the Head Teacher by leading and facilitating the classroom itinerary and supervising the children
  
  

Early Childhood Documentation

• Document each child through daily class observations; keep anecdotal records
• Upload photos to each child’s photo account and support the head teachers with maintaining children’s Brightwheel accounts
• Participate in child study meetings
• Continuously scaffold each child to ensure ongoing growth
• Participate with the children during every component of the day
  
  

Professional Learning

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, planning meetings, and professional learning sessions
• Participate in cycles of inquiry, book clubs, and asynchronous reflections throughout the school year
  
  

Classroom Care

• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment
• Support the organization, storage, and cleaning of materials
• Contribute to organizing and maintaining the library
• Help ensure the teacher work area is tidy and well-organized.
  
  

Other Responsibilities As Assigned

About Hollingworth Preschool

Hollingworth Preschool is a program of The Hollingworth Center with the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at TC. Hollingworth Preschool is rooted in the ethos of Teachers College and grounded in the theories of John Dewey and Maxine Greene. As such, the preschool honors the capacity of each child, facilitates immersive learning as students create meaning, engenders social imagination, nurtures aesthetics, and is rooted in principles of social justice.

Early Childhood Educators at Hollingworth Preschool are committed to the following practices:

• Anti-bias pedagogy
• Culturally responsive and inclusive practices
• Social and emotional learning
• Exemplary professional decorum
• Collaborative and respectful work
• Lifelong learning and reflective practice
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• MA in progress in early childhood, child development, or a related area at Teachers College
• Experience with young children in a formal or informal setting or as a caregiver in a home
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to attend to all responsibilities with respect, initiative, attention to detail, organization, and independent follow through
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, or Ukrainian
  
  

Selection Criteria

• Ability to start August 15, 2025 and continue through June 12, 2026
• Interest in potentially working through the 2026 - 2027 school year
• Availability to work 27 hours per week between 8:30am - 3:15pm. Schedule to be determined
• Ability to comply with the Teachers College Minors on Campus Policies as well as New York City Bureau of Child Care requirements including all mandatory trainings
• Must have complete immunization record according to the NYC DOH Requirements
  
  

Salary Range

$22.50 - $22.50

Work Modality

Onsite

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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