Teacher Assistant

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to professional development

403(b) Tax-Deferred Retirement Investment Plan

Commuter Flexible Spending Plan

Earned Sick Time

Job summary

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in Brooklyn is looking for a dedicated individual to support children's developmental needs in a part-time role. The position requires a high school diploma and reliable transportation. You will engage with families and help maintain compliance with various agency policies.

Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience, with opportunities for professional development and participation in retirement plans. The role follows an hourly schedule from 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Clear DOE and DOHMH fingerprinting and background authorizations.
• Daily reliable transportation to Brooklyn, NY.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a learning environment that helps children develop in all aspects.
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative development of children.
• Engage in center-related services and maintain relationships with families.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali)

Experience with early-childhood age groups

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.

What You'll Do

• Ensure a learning environment that helps children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and creatively.
• Support the implementation of activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative development of children.
• Maintain program compliance with oversight agencies, such as DOE and DOHMH, and overall CHLDC-UCC policies.
• Share job-related knowledge with team members to promote and support their professional growth.
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff and team meetings, classroom development workshops, and trainings conducted by funding/leading expert agencies as directed by the supervisor when permitted by schedule.
• Engage in center-related services/activities such as end-of-year celebrations, special performances, family events, etc.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and families through open communication, training, and other developmental activities.
• Adhere to Agency (UCDCC) policies and procedures; seek guidance/clarification from the Educational Director regarding interpretation, applicability, and implementation.
• Strictly adhere to, and enforce, the Agency policy regarding confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above.

Requirements

• Availability to follow the schedule of 3:15 pm–6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• At least eighteen years old.
• High‑school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Clear DOE and DOHMH fingerprinting and background authorizations.
• Daily reliable transportation to Brooklyn, NY.

Nice to Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali) is a plus.
• Experience with specific early‑childhood age groups as required by Article 47. Ability to work with children under three years old requires:
  • At least 21 years old.
  • Either an associate’s degree in ECE or a Child Development Associate credential with a study plan, or a high school diploma with nine college credits in ECE/child development, two years of experience caring for children, and a study plan.

Benefits

• Hourly position: 12–14 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Pay rate: $17.00–$20.00 per hour, based on education and experience level.
• Access to professional development provided by CHLDC and/or external providers.
• All part‑time employees eligible to participate in the agency’s 403(b) Tax‑Deferred Retirement Investment Plan.
• All part‑time employees eligible to participate in the agency’s Commuter Flexible Spending Plan.
• CHLDC follows the New York City Earned Sick Time Act.

About Us

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.