Preschool Teacher Assistant

Babove Worldwide Institute•Peekskill, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Preschool program. The ideal candidate will have a completed Associate's degree or be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Early Childhood Education. For the Lead Teacher role (3-4 yr olds), a completed Associate's degree or CDA in Infant/Toddler is preferred. A professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 is also preferred. This role requires 1-2 years of experience working with children aged 2-5, preferably in a childcare or school setting. Familiarity with Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, lesson planning, behavior management, and early childhood practices is essential. The assistant teacher will be responsible for completing paperwork, including lesson plans, child assessments, daily logs, and classroom logs. They will provide a safe, positive, creative, and nurturing learning environment, guiding children in language development, autonomy, social interaction, and physical activities. Communication with parents regarding their child's progress is key. The assistant teacher will also support team members and volunteers, ensure classroom activities are developmentally appropriate, handle emergency situations, and create a setting that meets individual children's needs through assessment and individualized lesson plans. Flexibility, professionalism, a love for working with young children, and support for diversity initiatives are crucial. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Completed Associates, or enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. (3-4 yr old Lead Teacher)
Completed Associates degree or CDA in Infant/Toddler (2's/toddler Teacher)
Professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 (preferred).
1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 2-5). (Preferably in a childcare or school setting).
Familiarity with Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management and early childhood practices.
Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs and classroom logs.
Love working with young children.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requires minimal supervision.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Nice To Haves

Completed Associates, or enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. (3-4 yr old Lead Teacher)
Completed Associates degree or CDA in Infant/Toddler (2's/toddler Teacher)
Professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2
Familiarity with Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management and early childhood practices.
Additional center/school requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, positive, creative and nurturing learning environment at all times.
Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially and participate in physical activities.
Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth.
Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe and attractive classroom.
Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled.
Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies.
Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education.
Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis.
Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures.
Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs and write individual lesson plans.
Work with colleagues in a professional manner.
Support the diversity initiatives of the school.