Infant/Toddler and Preschool Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in NYC is looking for an Infant/Toddler and Preschool Assistant Teacher. This role involves nurturing children's development, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with families. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Must meet state/local licensing requirements.
• Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Support children’s social and emotional development.
• Prepare notes on developmental milestones.

Skills

Communication

Child Development

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Infant/Toddler and Preschool Assistant Teacher

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Position Details

This range is provided by The Goddard School. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $21.00/hr

About the School

The Goddard School, NYC has locations on both the Upper West Side and Upper East Side. We are a school, not a daycare center. We are committed to providing the highest level of stimulating development and warm nurturant care for Infants, and an age-appropriate curriculum for One Year-Olds and up in our Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. Our schools are state-of-the-art facilities with many large sun-filled rooms. We are seeking assistant teachers for our infant/toddler and preschool classrooms to start as soon as possible!

Educational Qualifications

All candidates wishing to be considered for the Assistant Teacher position must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any requirements mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• A High School Diploma

Responsibilities of Assistant Teachers

The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Advancing children’s physical and intellectual competence
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development and providing positive guidance
• Establishing positive and effective family relations and communication
• Ensuring an effective program responsive to children’s needs
• Maintaining professional commitment
• Ability to lift objects of up to 30 lbs. without assistance
• Implementing requirements of Department of Health standards
• Preparing timely notes on developmental milestones
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Benefits

After a 60-day waiting period, you will be eligible for benefits such as medical insurance (Oxford Health), dental (Guardian Life), accrual of paid-time off, paid holidays, and other benefits as detailed in the Employee Handbook. Sick days begin to accrue upon hiring.

Medical Insurance: The School pays 50% of the monthly premium for a basic individual plan, coverage begins the month after enrollment, which must be elected by the end of the 60-day waiting period. Enhanced coverage, family coverage, and dental/vision are available at additional cost.

Paid Time Off: Employees receive paid leave between December 25 and January 1, seven paid holidays, five sick days per year (accrual begins immediately), and 10 paid personal days annually, which accrue monthly after the 60-day waiting period. Proration applies for hires other than January 1.

Additional Benefits: Participation in the School’s 401(k) plan, pretax commuter benefits, life insurance, and other offerings through ADP TotalSource are available.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting