Assistant Teacher - Float

Vassar CollegePoughkeepsie, NY
17h$19

About The Position

Wimpfheimer Nursery School is hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher. Full-time hours are alternating 8:00-4:00 (2 days) and 9:15-5:15 pm (3 days). A floating teacher covers all classrooms, supporting adult-to-child ratios, providing substitute teaching, lunch breaks, and daily prep time as needed. This position is for the Academic Year.

Requirements

  • High school diploma and experience working with young children (ages 0-5)
  • Exhibit joy in working with young children and collaborating with educators.
  • Desire to grow and increase knowledge in the field of child development.
  • Cheerful, nurturing, positive team player with collaborative work ethic.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to practice confidential and professional communication in an educational setting.
  • Must be fingerprinted and cleared with a background check through the NY State Office of Children and Family Services.

Nice To Haves

  • CDA or Associate's Degree, or working towards a degree in early childhood.

Responsibilities

  • Teach and care for children ages 2-5 under the direction of classroom teachers and as part of a team approach.
  • Practice active supervision, stay alert, pay close attention to detail in busy group settings, remain calm during transitions or high-need periods of the day, and show initiative in addressing classroom management needs.
  • Follow OCFS guidelines and regulations for daily schedule and care routines.
  • Follow directions, receive feedback, and grow professional knowledge and skills in child-centered pedagogy, play, care, problem-solving, and pro-social negotiation skills for young children.
  • Communicate with parents/families as needed.
  • Supervise college student helpers, delegate daily tasks as needed, and coordinate/lead the extended-day program from 4:00 to 5:15pm.
  • Organize, clean, and care for the classroom and playground; prepare and arrange materials; clean up and set up daily.
  • Participate in mandated yearly professional development and training, including infant/child CPR and First Aid.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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