Assistant Teacher - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join their team. This role involves assisting the Head Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons, creating a stimulating environment, encouraging parent involvement, setting individual goals, recording observations, maintaining a clean classroom, and assisting with toileting and other classroom duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year relevant experience
• Warm, caring and outgoing personality
• Ability to work well with others
• Able to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience in childcare
• Health and Safety Trainings
• CDA Certificate
• Associate or higher Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Work with a team to provide a stimulating environment and activities.
• Encourage parent involvement.
• Set individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child.
• Keep the room clean.
• Help with toileting.
• Perform other various classroom duties.
• Inspect children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival.
• Communicate directly with supervisor and readily accept and respond to supervisory inputs.
• Implement suggestions and be open to constructive criticism.
• Seek and ask for help if needed, and be willing to help others.
• Approach criticism with a learning attitude.
• Communicate directly and avoid gossip.
• Offer and share ideas and materials.
• Assume a fair share of work.
• Be friendly and respectful with others.
• Handle transitions well.
• Follow the daily schedule and provide outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permitting.
• Be prepared for the day's activities.
• Be flexible and responsive to child interests.
• Anticipate problems and redirect.
• Provide an appropriate role model.
• Provide plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day.
• Provide suitable materials for all activities.
• Develop plans based on goals from observations/curriculum.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Carry out lesson plans in the classroom.
• Ensure lesson plans support all areas of development and reflect children's interests.
• Turn in lesson plans and children's observations in a timely fashion.
• Create an inviting learning environment.
• Hold parent conferences on schedule.
• Take an active role in encouraging parent participation.
• Make every effort toward positive parent relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be tactful with negative information.
• Listen and respond well to parents.
• Be available and approachable with parents.
• Greet parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom.
• Do not speak about the child in front of him/her.
• Make appropriate written documentation and referrals when needed.
• Help develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say, singing, talking throughout the day, and interacting verbally during routines.
• Set appropriate limits.
• Have a clear and fair discipline procedure.
• Reinforce positive behavior.
• Avoid stereotyping and labeling.
• Work with children who are acting out.
• Promote self-esteem in communications.
• Encourage independence/self-help.
• Be aware of developmental levels/changes.
• Know and show respect for individuals.
• Use a modulated, appropriate voice.
• Supervise children closely and effectively throughout the day.
• Attend to children's needs before everything else.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings.
• Keep information about children and families confidential.
• Ensure all required paperwork is done and/or due on time.
• Quickly and effectively deal with unexpected situations and problems.
• Remain calm in a tense situation.
• Be flexible with assignments and schedule.
• Give ample notice for absences.
• Look for ways to improve the program.
• Come to work with a positive attitude.
• Be open to new ideas.
• Follow centers philosophy and policies.
• Be alert in health and safety matters.
• Maintain good grooming and appropriate attire.
• Be responsible in job duties.
• Be reliable in attendance.
• Arrive on time.
• Put infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and take care of infants upon awakening; make every effort to prevent SIDS.
• Feed children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines.
• Inspect fire exits and extinguishers regularly.
• File incident or accident reports accordingly and as needed.
• Notify parents and director when children are sick or get hurt.
• Use bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as required.
• Use the Germ Box effectively.
• Follow the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as needed.
• Follow the When to Wash Hand policies as posted in the classroom.
• Follow the hand washing procedures accordingly.
• Inspect outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED