Assistant Infant Teacher
About The Position
Chelsea Piers is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Infant Teacher to join our CP Kids team starting immediately. The Assistant Infant Teacher will work Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm. With occasional shifts in schedule as required. As the Assistant Infant Teacher, you will be expected to: Work as part of a teaching team and help to plan and implement curriculum Interact with parents and students in a professional manner both verbally and via email and other online methods Understand and work with parents to help them grow and able to answer questions (i.e. eating, schedules, sleep, etc.) Feed, change, care for and stimulate infant growth and development. Be responsible for the safety of students both inside the school and out in the neighborhood Help children gain independence and self-help skills Play and engage with children and model appropriate language and social interaction This is not comprehensive list of responsibilities, which can change at any time at the discretion of your supervisor.
Requirements
- You are punctual, dependable, professional, and courteous.
- You are passionate about working with infant/toddler age children and can work collaboratively with colleagues and build relationships with families.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent references
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Strong understanding of the developmental needs of young children
- Ability to run, play, and be active with students
- Ability to lift children in and out of cribs, onto changing table and up and down stairs (able to lift and carry 40 pounds)
- Ability to be creative, nurturing, and willing to work as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm, flexible, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience teaching children 3-22 months (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a teaching team and help to plan and implement curriculum
- Interact with parents and students in a professional manner both verbally and via email and other online methods
- Understand and work with parents to help them grow and able to answer questions (i.e. eating, schedules, sleep, etc.)
- Feed, change, care for and stimulate infant growth and development.
- Be responsible for the safety of students both inside the school and out in the neighborhood
- Help children gain independence and self-help skills
- Play and engage with children and model appropriate language and social interaction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
