Associate Teacher Infant/Toddler Bank Street Family Center

Salary: $50,100 annually

About the role

Under the direction of the teacher, the associate teacher will assist in implementing developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum which encourages learning through exploration and discovery and promotes the development of a positive self-image. The associate teacher will model positive social interactions and language, implement positive class management techniques and strategies, and ensure all practices align with guidelines from Bank Street College and the New York City Department of Health/Bureau of Day Care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision during all activities.
• Assist in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and stimulates each child's individual development.
• Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans promoting exploration, creativity, and discovery.
• Assist in working with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development.
• Effectively communicate with parents, verbally and in writing, throughout the year.
• Assist in writing classroom blogs/newsletters, parent/teacher conference reports, and daily notes.
• Assist in documenting and maintaining student records, including reports about areas of development, growth, and areas of concern, if applicable.
• Attend all required trainings, supervisory meetings, and other professional development workshops.
• Engage in reflective supervision with the lead teacher and support the building of a collaborative relationship between the lead teacher and faculty advisor.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences and parent meetings, both during regular working hours and, at times, before and after regular working hours.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers, therapists, and administrators.
• Ensure all Bank Street College and NYC Department of Health/Bureau of Day Care guidelines are followed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards or have earned a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Must qualify for New York State Education Department Assistant Teacher Certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

About us

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs—Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS—foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and educators.