Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher, Early Head Start

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,440 - 38,693; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family/health insurance

24 vacation days

Life insurance

401(k) plan – 5% employer contribution

Sign-on bonus $3,500

Retention bonus $1,500

Scholarships and professional development

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement is looking for an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher to assist the Lead Teacher in fostering a nurturing classroom atmosphere for infants and toddlers. The role involves establishing a safe and engaging space where children can thrive. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with families, supporting development milestones, and creating positive relationships with children and families.

The ideal candidate should possess the Infant/Toddler CDA credential or relevant college credits, experience working with young children, and skills in collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages birth to three and their families.
• Enjoy working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain written records effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in creating a nurturing classroom environment.
• Support the planning of engaging developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teams to achieve developmental milestones.

Skills

Ability to lift children up to 35 lbs

English/Albanian or Spanish speakers preferred

Collaborative work ethic

Time management

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential or 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Grand Street Settlement is looking for an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher to assist the Lead Teacher in fostering a nurturing classroom atmosphere for infants and toddlers. The role involves establishing a safe and engaging space where children can thrive. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with families, supporting development milestones, and creating positive relationships with children and families.

The ideal candidate should possess the Infant/Toddler CDA credential or relevant college credits, experience working with young children, and skills in collaborative teamwork.