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About the Role

The Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with 15-20 children. The Assistant Teacher also works with a team of other classroom teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation.
• Collaborates with the Lead Teacher in preparing daily lesson plans and individualizing for children.
• Collects daily anecdotes and writes observations for children.
• Assesses children using Teaching Strategies Gold online three times a year.
• Provides positive guidance and discipline to support children's readiness skills for kindergarten.
• Encourages parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits.
• Maintains regular contact with parents and completes appropriate documentation.
• Directs developmental concerns to the Health, Nutrition and Disabilities Coordinator.
• Requests supplies as needed and participates in classroom/program inventory.
• Works with the teaching team to analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis.
• Collaborates with family advocate and coordinators in providing comprehensive services.
• Participates in coaching opportunities and professional development training.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates in Early Childhood Education; BA/BS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Minimum two years of previous teaching experience.
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social or cultural needs.
• Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first year of employment.
• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Varicella, Tdap, MMR.
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years).
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases Certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Skills

• Basic computer literacy in email, Microsoft Office.

Location

• 850-856 50th, Brooklyn NY 11220

Work Type

• Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, or 9 am-5 pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

Experience Level

• Minimum two years of previous teaching experience

Education Level

• Associates in Early Childhood Education
• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education

Salary/Compensations

• $33,652.80 - $41,331.81

Benefits

• medical/ dental
• life insurance
• 401k plan
• vacation, personal and sick time-off

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)