Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher – Early Head Start (FT)

Grand St Settlement Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation days

Life insurance

401k with 5% employer contribution

Sign-on bonus $3,500

Retention bonus $1,500

Scholarships and professional dev

Job summary

The Rose Center, part of Grand St Settlement Inc., seeks an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher to support an Early Head Start classroom in New York City. You will help infants and toddlers grow through nurturing, play-based learning and strong family partnerships in a warm, safe setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Infant/Toddler CDA or 12 college credits toward Early Childhood Education, have experience with birth to three, and are committed to inclusive, culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA credential OR 12 college credits toward an approved Early Childhood Education program and enrollment.
• Experience with birth to three and families.
• Ability to lift children up to 35 lbs.
• Bilingual English/Albanian or Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming learning environment following EHS/DOHMH guidance.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support each child’s goals.
• Maintain organized records and manage time effectively.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and trainings.
• Support screenings and referrals as needed.

Skills

Child development

Bilingual preference

Family communication

Time management

Collaboration/leadership

Physical capability

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

12 college credits in ECE

Job description

The Rose Center, part of Grand St Settlement Inc., seeks an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher to support an Early Head Start classroom in New York City. You will help infants and toddlers grow through nurturing, play-based learning and strong family partnerships in a warm, safe setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Infant/Toddler CDA or 12 college credits toward Early Childhood Education, have experience with birth to three, and are committed to inclusive, culturally responsive care.