Assistant Teacher Head Start - Full Time; 5431-210-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•New York, NY

30d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens’ Early Childhood Development Centers provide free Early Head Start and Head Start services to low-income families. Head Start serves children ages 3 to 5 and uses the Montessori approach to support school readiness through developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, language-literacy, and physical development. The Head Start Assistant Teacher assists the Teacher in planning and carrying out age- and developmentally appropriate activities that reflect the Montessori curriculum. The role includes supporting required written documentation and reports to meet applicable agency and oversight standards, facilitating parent involvement, and promoting positive growth and professional development. The Assistant Teacher must follow established policies and procedures and comply with attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

At least 30 college credits.
If the candidate has not already obtained a CDA or 24 credits in Education or Early Childhood Education, they must commit to completing the CDC training program within the first year of hire.
Must be Montessori-trained or commit to enrolling in the Agency’s Montessori training program within the first year of hire and complete the training as required.
Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or 60 credits including 24 credits in Education, or a bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in Education.
CDA.
Two years of teaching experience in a preschool classroom.
Bilingual Spanish/English, Russian/English, Chinese/English, Korean/English, or English/Creole speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Assist the Teacher in planning and carrying out age- and developmentally appropriate activities reflecting the Montessori curriculum.
Help maintain written documentation and reports required to meet compliance standards of CCNS, ACS, DOH, CACFP, and other relevant overseeing agencies.
Ensure a Montessori-based learning environment that supports children’s physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and creative development.
Complete written observations, progress reports, outcomes reporting, CROWD, and other documents used to track children’s progress.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and families through open communication, training, and other developmental activities.
Facilitate parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
Follow agency policies and procedures and comply with standards for attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, and paid holidays annually.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Retirement savings with Agency match.
Transit benefits.
Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.
Training series and other additional voluntary benefits.