Teacher Assistant

Commonpoint Queens; Center (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is hiring a part-time Infant & Toddler Center Support Staff within the early childhood department. The role supports daily operations, program delivery, and licensing health and safety requirements, with flexibility to move between infant and toddler classrooms.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers with routines, supervising children, preparing and sanitizing materials, keeping areas clean, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience caring for children 3–24 months old.
• CPR certified and trained preferred.
• Background check including fingerprinting and health examination.
• A passion for working with babies and toddlers.
• Patient, nurturing and thoughtful.
• Good communication skills.
• Maintain discretion around children's records.
• Must be able to bend to a child’s level and lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to spend extended periods sitting on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with daily routines and supervising children.
• Prepare and sanitize materials; maintain classroom cleanliness.
• Support transitions and meet licensing and safety requirements.
• Work with the teaching team and engage children through play and learning.
• Communicate professionally with families and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Nurturing

Reliability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT COMMONPOINT

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a part time Infant & Toddler Center Support Staff situated within the early childhood department.

Across the agency, our part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Agency Expectations

• Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
• Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

Role Expectations

• The Part-Time Infant & Toddler Center Support Staff provides flexible support across multiple infant and toddler classrooms to ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities include assisting teachers with daily routines, supervising children, preparing and sanitizing materials, maintaining classroom cleanliness, supporting transitions, and helping meet licensing and health and safety requirements. Staff are expected to work collaboratively with all members of the teaching team, actively engage with children through play and learning, demonstrate professionalism and reliability, and maintain positive relationships with families and colleagues. Flexibility to move between classrooms and adapt to the changing needs of the program is an essential part of this role.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience caring for children 3mnths-2yrs old
• CPR certified and trained preferred
• Meet annual professional development requirements, per Department of Health.
• Complete background check including fingerprinting and health examination.
• A passion for working with babies and toddlers.
• Patient, nurturing and thoughtful.
• Good communication skills.
• Maintain discretion around children's records.
• Must be able to bend to a child’s level and lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to spend extended periods of time sitting on the floor

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Consistently shows up prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, learns new tasks quickly, and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Adheres to safety protocols, policies, and ethical standards, and represents the agency professionally in all interactions.

WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS

Consider the following:

• Reporting accidents, illness, and unusual behavior of children to the lead teacher, administration, and parents.
• Give bottles to infants/toddlers as provided by parents.
• Feed infants' solid foods as age appropriate and provided by parents.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Soothe infants by singing to, rocking, holding and or cuddling them.
• Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys.
• Put infants in cribs and or toddlers on cots for nap time.
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean.

• Location: 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck NY, 11362
• Working Schedule: between the hours of Mon- Fri, 7:30am- 6:00pm
• Non-Union Position
• In Person

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer