Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Assistant Teacher position at Bushwick Child and Family Center supports the lead teacher in creating an educational environment that meets the developmental needs of children aged 3-5 and their families.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment following DOE and DOHMH regulations.
• Assist and support staff in planning and implementing programming that addresses the emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language development of children and the group.
• Work cooperatively with the classroom team and coordinators to meet the children’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain developmentally appropriate equipment and materials in good condition and ensure children’s access and constructive use.
• Notify the Lead Teacher of any concerns or observations of the child's health and behavior.
• Communicate information about individual children to parents, consulting with the Lead Teacher before doing so.
• Participate in recordkeeping and curriculum planning, including ongoing assessment of children’s development.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, multi-disciplinary case conferences, and parent meetings.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional working partnerships with parents.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to communicate information about child development and individual children to parents.
• Assist with standardized developmental and behavioral screenings and follow up with any needed interventions.
• Support children with diagnosed special needs and assist teachers with in-home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding preventing and reporting child maltreatment.
• Participate in coaching opportunities, professional development training, and all required trainings and meetings.
• Contribute to annual performance evaluations to set short- and long-term professional goals.
• Perform special projects and duties as assigned and required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education preferred; assistant teaching credential must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Experience working with families and children aged 3-5 and their families.
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social, or cultural needs.
• Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure the completion of assigned work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds quickly and regularly.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

SkillsKnowledge of DOE and DOHMH regulations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of child and family information.

Proficiency in using Teaching Strategies Gold for ongoing assessment of children’s development.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work with children and families with special needs.

Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and curriculum planning.

Benefits

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm, 9:00am - 4:30pm, 10:00am - 5:30pm, or 10:30am - 6:00pm, contingent on funding availability.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $33,592 - $35,494 based on union contract and credentials.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm, 9:00am - 4:30pm, 10:00am - 5:30pm, or 10:30am - 6:00pm, contingent on program needs.