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, following the organization's philosophy and goals, and participating in various meetings and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Commit to using evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and boundary setting
• Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula
• 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, and culturally diverse classroom environment
• Communicate regularly with parents about their children's needs and engage them in classroom activities

Requirements

• Ability to ascend and 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
• Must submit to a medical screening to ensure good health as required by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Child Care
• 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, and communicates effectively verbally and in writing

Salary

The salary for this position is $21.21 per hour.