Assistant Preschool Teacher

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SCHENECTADY • City of Schenectady, NY

7d • $16 - $18

About The Position

The Preschool Assistant Teacher aides the other Teacher in executing lesson plans or activities for the day. Additionally, the Assistant Teacher may be responsible for leading the class in the absence of the Lead Teacher. A great Assistant Teacher is one who takes initiative, actively seeks out ways in which they can aid the teacher leading the group, is reliable, is able to easily form relationships with infants, and can work in collaboration with the other Teachers to create a nurturing environment in the classroom.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification is a plus
• Minimum of 1 year of paid or volunteer experience working with children
• Must demonstrate interest in working with young children, parents, and volunteers
• Must demonstrate success in working as member of a team
• Must have effective and strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Must demonstrate ability to work well with young children
• Possess a warm, loving, and nurturing personality
• Familiarity with NYS OCFS regulations preferred
• Must receive clearance by NYS OCFS at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• NYS Teacher Assistant Certification is a plus
• Familiarity with NYS OCFS regulations preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide age appropriate care for each child
• Follow the directions and assignments given by the Lead Teacher, ECE Director and/or Assistant Director
• Help to maintain a well-organized, supervised, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of the infants or children
• Evaluate students' social development and physical well-being.
• Assist children in developing their social and cognitive skills as well as provide them with basic education.
• Remain in compliance with OCFS regulations
• Accept responsibility for specific assignments at the discretion of the Director
• Attend monthly staff meetings and accrue a specified number of training hours
• Participate in the swim program under the direction of the swim instructor

Benefits

• We offer competitive wages and benefits including health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k and free membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees