Hollingworth Preschool Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Hollingwood Preschool at Teachers College, Columbia University seeks an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support early childhood pedagogy, nurture preschool children’s growth, and advance the school’s mission. The Assistant Teacher reports to the preschool director and collaborates with all preschool staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and daily implementation of an inclusive, caring, respectful, and positive classroom community for preschool children
• Support children’s participation in all classroom activities at an individualized, developmentally appropriate level
• Support the design of curriculum and learning experiences that enable each child to realize their potential
• Support and/or lead lessons, small group investigations, and participate in school-wide special events
• Provide classroom coverage for the Head Teacher by leading and facilitating the classroom itinerary and supervising the children
• Document each child through daily class observations and maintain anecdotal records
• Upload photos to each child’s photo account and assist head teachers with maintaining children’s Brightwheel accounts
• Participate in child study meetings and continuously scaffold each child to ensure ongoing growth
• Participate with the children during every component of the day
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, planning meetings, and professional learning sessions
• Engage in cycles of inquiry, book clubs, and asynchronous reflections throughout the school year
• Assist in maintaining the classroom environment, organizing and cleaning materials, organizing the library, and keeping the teacher work area orderly

Requirements

• MA in progress in early childhood, child development, or a related area at Teachers College
• Experience with young children in a formal or informal setting or as a caregiver in a home
• Availability to work 27 hours per week between 8:30 am and 3:15 pm; schedule to be determined
• Ability to comply with Teachers College Minors on Campus Policies and New York City Bureau of Child Care requirements, including all mandatory trainings
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to attend to all responsibilities with respect, initiative, attention to detail, organization, and independent follow-through
• Complete immunization record according to NYC DOH requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to start September 2026 and work through June 2027
• Interest in potentially working through the 2027–2028 school year
• Bilingual in English and Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, or Ukrainian

Pay

$22.50 per hour