Preschool Teacher Assistant

Babove Worldwide Institute; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant in Peekskill, NY. The role involves creating a nurturing environment for young children, guiding their social and physical development, and collaborating with staff to maintain a safe learning space. Candidates should have an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant certification. Experience with children ages 2-5 is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 2-5).
• Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Keep parents informed of their child's progress.
• Ensure classroom activities are developmentally appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Management

Creativity

Autonomy

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA in Infant/Toddler

Professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2

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• Completed Associates, or enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. (3-4 yr old Lead Teacher)
• Completed Associates degree or CDA in Infant/Toddler (2's/toddler Teacher)
• Professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 (preferred).
• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 2-5). (Preferably in a childcare or school setting).
• Familiarity with Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management and early childhood practices.
• Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs and classroom logs.
• Provide a safe, positive, creative and nurturing learning environment at all times. Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially and participate in physical activities.
• Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth.
• Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe and attractive classroom.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled.
• Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies. Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education.
• Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis.
• Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures.
• Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs and write individual lesson plans. Flexible, and work with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Love working with young children.
• Support the diversity initiatives of the school.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
• Additional center/school requirements may apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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