Assistant Teacher

 

Responsibilities:

·        Assists the Head Teacher in preparing and maintaining the prepared environment.

·        Reports any incident and all accidents immediately. Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of the incident/accident, and action taken. Responsible for immediately reporting the incident/accident to the Director.

·        Attends meetings as requested.

·        Notifies the Head Teacher, immediately, of personal difficulties related to children, parents and staff.

·        Assists in the planning and implementation of other center projects, programs assigned by the Head Teacher or Director.

·        Utilizes positive phrasing of directives when with children.

·        Works with individual and small groups of children as directed by the head teacher.

·        Supervises classroom as directed by head teacher.

·        Responsible for the safety and well-being of the children at all times, both in the classroom and playgrounds.

·        Supervise s children in the execution of fire drills.

·        Maintains positive relationship with parents to give them a feeling of security in leaving their children at the center.

·        Other related duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

·        High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is bare minimum as per New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; College level course work in Education and/or applicable college degree preferred

·        Assistant Teacher Certification; Minimum of two (2) years teaching and/or providing child care for young children (ages 2-5 years old)

·        Child Development Associate (CDA)

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - oral, written, and listening

·        Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) ability to navigate diverse online assessment tools

·        Knowledge of developmental milestones and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education Pedagogy

·        Knowledge of Health and Safety Practices and Guidelines

·        Bilingual a plus