Infant & Toddler Early Head Start Assistant Teacher

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance & family coverage

Bonus: Sign-on $3,500

Retention bonus $1,500

401k plan 5%

Vacation: 24 days

Personal days: 4

Sick days: 12

Scholarships & professional dev

Descripción de la vacante

Grand Street Settlement is seeking an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher for its Early Head Start program in Brooklyn. You will assist the Lead Teacher in creating a warm, nurturing classroom where infants and toddlers grow through meaningful interactions and activities, supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

You will collaborate with families and educators to lay a strong foundation for lifelong success, while meeting pre-employment and DOHMH requirements and

Formación

• Requires Infant/Toddler CDA credential OR – 12 college credits toward an approved program in Early Childhood Education and currently enrolled.
• Experience working with children ages birth to three and their families
• Enjoy working with children and families with diverse developmental, social, and cultural needs
• Maintain written records and manage time effectively
• Work collaboratively and demonstrate leadership
• Ability to lift children up to 35 lbs
• Bilingual English/Albanian or Spanish strongly preferred

Responsabilidades

• Help create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and healthy learning environment for all children in accordance with EHS and DOHMH regulations through regular monitoring of classroom spaces and equipment.
• Support the planning and implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that nurture each child’s emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language development while promoting overall health and well-being.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teams and coordinators to ensure every child’s individual goals and developmental milestones are achieved.
• Assist in maintaining clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning materials and environments that encourage creativity, exploration, and independent learning.
• Foster trusting relationships by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism regarding child, family, and classroom information.
• Observe and communicate children’s developmental progress, health, and behavioral needs with the Lead Teacher to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive.
• Partner with teaching staff in documenting children’s growth and planning curriculum aligned with EHS and GSS school readiness goals, including ongoing assessment using Teaching Strategies GOLD three times per year.
• Participate actively in weekly team meetings, multidisciplinary case conferences, and parent meetings to strengthen collaboration and support student success.
• Build strong, positive partnerships with families by maintaining open communication and creating meaningful opportunities for parent engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to provide families with valuable insights into child development and individualized learning progress.
• Support developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 days of enrollment and assist with follow-up services to ensure every child receives appropriate support.
• Collaborate with specialists and families to create inclusive learning experiences that support children with diagnosed special needs.
• Conduct home visits and parent‑teacher conferences to celebrate children’s achievements, discuss developmental progress, and establish meaningful school readiness goals together with families.
• Uphold all state regulations and agency policies related to child safety, wellness, and mandated reporting responsibilities.
• Engage in coaching opportunities, professional development trainings, and ongoing learning experiences to continuously strengthen teaching practices and leadership skills.
• Participate in annual performance evaluations to establish and achieve both short‑and long‑term professional goals.
• Attend and contribute to all required trainings, meetings, and collaborative initiatives that support program excellence.
• Contribute enthusiastically to special projects and additional responsibilities that help strengthen the program and enrich children’s learning experiences.

Educación

Infant/Toddler CDA credential OR – 12 college credits toward an approved program in Early Childhood Education

Descripción del empleo

Grand Street Settlement is seeking an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher for its Early Head Start program in Brooklyn. You will assist the Lead Teacher in creating a warm, nurturing classroom where infants and toddlers grow through meaningful interactions and activities, supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

You will collaborate with families and educators to lay a strong foundation for lifelong success, while meeting pre-employment and DOHMH requirements and