Assistant Teacher - Float

Vassar College • Poughkeepsie, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees