Preschool Teacher Assistant - Nurturing, Energetic Support

Staten Island JCC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Job summary

Staten Island JCC is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Extended Care to support a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for preschool children, aligned with program goals.

You will supervise children, communicate professionally with parents, and work as part of a team to maintain routines and follow health and safety policies.

This role emphasizes punctuality, energy, and collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Resume with 3 letters of Recommendation
• Experience in education or childcare (preferred)
• Fingerprint Clearance
• NYS Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Complete Required Training

Responsibilities

• Support daily routine consistent with the needs of the department with the needs of the children
• Provide and ensure appropriate and sensitive interaction with the children at all times
• Provide and ensure appropriate language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policies.
• Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed.
• Maintain respect of confidentiality of child, parent, staff
• Keep Coordinator informed of incidents relating to accidents, child’s activity, or extraordinary circumstances.
• Appropriately represent the Center in all forums.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctual

Energetic

Parent communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Staten Island JCC is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Extended Care to support a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for preschool children, aligned with program goals.

You will supervise children, communicate professionally with parents, and work as part of a team to maintain routines and follow health and safety policies.

This role emphasizes punctuality, energy, and collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.