Summer Teacher Assistant

Kings Bay YM-YWHA, Inc; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Kings Bay YM-YWHA, Inc is seeking a Summer Teacher Assistant to support preschool classrooms for an 8-week program in Brooklyn. The role involves supervising children when the Regular Teacher is unavailable and stepping in on short notice, including same-day assignments.

The position is seasonal and flexible, with options for Day Shift or After-School Shift from late June through late August. Strong English communication and childcare experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year in Early Childhood Education or Substitute certificate.
• At least 1 year experience leading/instructing childcare.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms.
• Flexibility and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the Regular Teacher.
• Supervise and engage children when Regular Teacher is absent.
• Track attendance, collect homework and provide general supervision.
• Work with students individually or in groups and adapt teaching methods.
• Manage class from roll call to tidy up after students.
• Supervise students in halls and on the playground.
• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans consistent with past plans.
• Communicate daily and meet weekly with the head teacher and assist in supervising student teachers.

Skills

Childcare leadership

English communication

Adaptability

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Early Childhood Education or Substitute certificate

Job description

ASummer Teacher Assistantat Kings Bay Y / JCC Brooklyn supports our preschool classrooms during an8-week summer program. This position involves supervising and engaging with young children when the regular teacher is unavailable—whether due to illness, time off, or during daily transitions. The assistant helps maintain a warm, safe, and consistent classroom environment and may be asked to step in on short notice, including same-day assignments. This is aseasonal, flexible roleideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and is available to work between late June and late August.

Main Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the Regular Teacher
• Be able to lift, carry, and hold children, to stop and bend to a child's level and stand for long periods throughout the day
• Encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment while Regular Teacher is absent
• Track attendance, collect homework and provide general supervision during class periods
• Work with students individually or as a group/adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student and to keep up with the regular curriculum
• Manage and instruct the class effectively from roll call to tidying up the classroom after the students have left
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground
• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the Regular Teacher's past lesson plans
• Communicate daily and meet weekly in the classroom with your head teacher. Accept guidance where needed and assist the head teacher in supervising and assessing student teachers assigned to the classroom

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education (at least 1 year) or Substitute certificate
• Experience in leading and instructing childcare students - at least 1 year
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
• Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Schedule

This part-time summer position runs from June 23rd, 2025 to August 15th, 2025, with two schedule options available:

• Day Shift: 5-8 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• After-School Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Kings Bay YM-YWHA is an equal opportunity employer. Kings Bay YM-YWHA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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