Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Assistant Teacher will work under the direction of the Head Teacher to provide age-appropriate activities for children and implement classroom curriculum. The role requires commitment to using evidence-based practices, participating in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, and following the organization's philosophy and goals.

Responsibilities

• Commit to using evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, critical time intervention, and boundary setting
• Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula
• Follow the organization's philosophy and goals of the Child Care program
• Attend program staff meetings, child treatment reviews, case conferences, and supervisory sessions
• Attend child care related trainings onsite and offsite
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and days that NYC schools are closed as needed
• Escort children on field trips
• Conduct age-appropriate developmental assessments
• Ensure a safe, healthy, culturally diverse, and attractive classroom environment
• Communicate regularly with parents about their children's needs and engage them in classroom activities

Requirements

• Ability to ascend/descend stairs in the building where client families reside
• Ability to lift children on a regular basis
• Ability to travel to other sites using public transportation

Qualifications

• Commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values
• Associate's degree or Teacher's Assistant Certification required
• Knowledge and skill relating to planning activities for infants and pre-school children
• Ability to interact in a supportive and nurturing manner with children and parents
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of homeless or at-risk families
• Ability to submit to a medical screening to ensure good health as required by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Child Care
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus

Core Competencies

• Leading Others: conducts informative meetings and communicates critical information clearly
• Facilitating Change: inspires and motivates others to achieve outstanding client outcomes
• Managing Performance: participates actively in team meetings and communicates clients' needs
• Applying and Developing Expertise: understands and upholds all policies and procedures
• Communicating and Collaborating: values diversity and inclusion, communicates effectively, and fosters open communication

Salary

The salary for this position is $21.21 per hour.