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About the Role

Under the supervision of the Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers assist in the care, supervision, and education of children in a childcare center setting. Assistant Teachers will help manage classroom behaviors and ensure a safe and caring environment conducive to learning is provided to the children, and support timely and effective communication with parents/guardians concerning their children’s learning and behavioral progress.

Responsibilities

Assist the regular classroom teacher in providing a safe and caring environment for students by ensuring/and following the overall CPC's health and safety plan.
Assist in the implementation of a developmental-interactive curriculum by providing instruction, as needed, according to plans as prepared by the regular classroom teacher
Assist the regular classroom teacher in communication with parents/guardians verbally as needed and during parent teacher conferences concerning children progress.
Assist the regular classroom teacher in completing the following assessments: a fall, winter and spring Teaching Strategies Gold checkpoints by the dates allocated by DOE.
Complete ASQ and ASQ-SE Report within the first 45 days of entry into classroom.
Report emergencies to the Education Director or otherwise designated person in charge: Verbally- immediately, Written- within 24 hours
Provide professional interactions with students, co-workers and families.
Help with group teacher supervision and mentoring of volunteers.
Maintain line of sight supervision.
Use appropriate judgment to act in the best interests of students at all times.
Maintain a classroom environment which promotes active learning.
Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives.
Maintain daily classroom routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, setting up meals, etc.
Attend mandatory meetings and trainings.
Adhere to CPC Early Childhood Center policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED); nine college credits in early childhood education or child development; and two years’ experience caring for children.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and five years of supervised experience in a permitted childcare service.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED); and a study plan that is acceptable to the DOH leading to completion of nine credits in early childhood education or childhood development within two years.
Have or obtain a Level 1 or higher NYS Teaching Assistant certification.
Must have experience in working with children and knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
At least one year of experience working in a childcare setting.
Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
Must meet all education and training requirements spelled out in Article 47.13 of the New York City Department of Health Code.
Maintain State Central Registry (every 2 years)
Maintain Child Abuse Maltreatment & Neglect (every 2 years)
Maintain Preventing Infectious Diseases training
Maintain Medical Form (every 2 years)
Maintain CPR/ First Aid/MAT certifications.

Skills

Self-motivated, outgoing individual with strong character, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability, enthusiasm, love, and desire to work with and relate to children.
Demonstrated ability to conduct self in a professional, courteous manner, to maintain a neat appearance.
Strong customer service skills and ability to create/maintain partnerships with families and staff.
Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to handle crisis situations effectively.
Ability to multitask while remaining organized and completing tasks by assigned deadlines.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lift 25-30 lbs.
Demonstrated ability to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure their health and safety.
Computer literacy skills

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Two years’ experience caring for children
Five years of supervised experience in a permitted childcare service
At least one year of experience working in a childcare setting

Education Level

High School Degree or Equivalent
Nine college credits in early childhood education or child development
Level 1 or higher NYS Teaching Assistant certification

Salary/Compensations

$36292.00 - $39950.00

Benefits

Comprehensive union benefits package

About the Company

Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates positive social change.
We empower Asian American, immigrant, and low-income communities in New York City by ensuring they have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive.
Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services organization, and we are the trusted partner to 80,000 individuals and families striving to achieve goals in their education, family, community and career.
Through all of our services, we empower New Yorkers to become agents of positive change in their own lives and in their communities.
The mission of each CPC Early Childhood Center is to foster a lifelong love of learning in each of our students.
Our staff foster positive learning experiences through love, respect, quality education and professionalism.
Early Childhood Centers serve approximately 300 students from ages 1-5 in multiple locations throughout the city.
The goal of the program is to support students in all learning areas including intellectual, academic, physical, social, and emotional growth.

Equal Opportunity

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.