Teacher Assistant

About the role

Join Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in Brooklyn, NY as a Teacher Assistant working with Infant / Toddler (0–2), Preschool (3–5). The role calls for a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred and offers $17 – $20/Hr to qualified childcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a learning environment that helps the children develop physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and creatively.
• Support the implementation of activities that will promote social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development of children.
• Maintain program compliance with oversight agencies, such as DOE and DOHMH, and overall CHLDC-UCC policies.
• Share job related knowledge with team members so as to promote and support their professional growth.
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff & team meetings, classroom development workshops and trainings conducted by funding/leading expert agencies (on and off site) as directed by the Educational Director.
• Engages in center-related services/activities such as end of year celebrations, special performances, family events, etc.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/families via open communications, training and other developmental activities.
• Adhere to Agency (UCDCC) policies and procedures; seeks guidance/clarification from Educational Director re: interpretation, applicability and implementation.
• Strictly adhere to, and enforce, the Agency policy regarding Confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
• Other related duties as assigned, consistent with the above.

Requirements

• Have availability to follow the schedule which is 3:15pm - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
• Be at least eighteen years old.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must clear DOE and DOHMH fingerprinting and background authorizations.
• Daily access to reliable transportation to Brooklyn, NY.

Nice to Have

• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali) a plus.
• Certain age groups in Early Childhood education, require additional age and experience per Article 47. To work with specific age groups.
• To work with children in our program under 3 years old, you must be be at least 21 years old and have:
• An associates in ECE or
• A Child Development Associate with study plan or
• An HS diploma or equivalent with 9 college credits in ECE/child development, 2 years experience caring for children, and a study plan

Benefits

About Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?
• This role calls for a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.