Montessori Assistant Teacher - Head Start (Bilingual)

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Montessori-based activities and compliance reporting across Head Start programs in Brooklyn and Queens.

The role requires coordinating with the teaching team, engaging families, and maintaining accurate records while upholding HIPAA and agency policies. Prior preschool experience and CDA credential are preferred; bilingual abilities are highly valued.

Qualifications

• CDA credential required with plan to obtain higher degree in early childhood education.
• 60/90 credits or an associate/bachelor's degree preferred with focus on early childhood education.
• Two years of teaching experience in a preschool setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in planning and executing age- and developmentally-appropriate activities.
• Maintain written documentation/reports to meet compliance standards (CCNS, ACS, DOH, CACFP, NYFD).
• Support parent involvement and communicate with families; ensure attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.

Skills

Montessori trained

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

CDA Credential

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Montessori-based activities and compliance reporting across Head Start programs in Brooklyn and Queens.

The role requires coordinating with the teaching team, engaging families, and maintaining accurate records while upholding HIPAA and agency policies. Prior preschool experience and CDA credential are preferred; bilingual abilities are highly valued.