Assistant Teacher - Fulltime - M- F - Varies - 8a - 4p, 9a - 5p or 10a -6p - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join their team. This full-time position 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 classroom cleanliness, and assisting with toileting and other classroom duties. The role requires a warm, caring, and outgoing personality, the ability to work well with others, and to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

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

• Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival.
• Communicates directly with supervisor and readily accepts and responds to supervisory inputs.
• Stays open to constructive criticism and suggestions, and seeks help if needed.
• Is willing to help others and steps outside normal job parameters when necessary.
• Approaches criticism with a learning attitude.
• Offers and shares ideas and materials, and strives to assume a fair share of work.
• Is friendly and respectful with others.
• Handles transitions well and follows the daily schedule.
• Provides outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permitting.
• Is prepared for the day's activities and is flexible and responsive to child interests.
• Anticipates problems and redirects.
• Provides an appropriate role model and plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day.
• Provides suitable materials for all activities.
• Develops plans based on goals from observations/curriculum and provides developmentally appropriate activities.
• Plans are carried out in the classroom, supporting all areas of development and reflecting children's interests.
• Turns in lesson plans and children's observations in a timely fashion.
• Creates an inviting learning environment.
• Holds parent conferences on schedule and takes an active role in encouraging parent participation.
• Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships and maintains confidentiality.
• Is tactful with negative information and listens and responds well to parents.
• Is available and approachable with parents.
• Greets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom.
• Does not speak about the child in front of him/her.
• Ability to make appropriate written documentation and referrals when needed.
• Helps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say, sings, talks throughout the day, and interacts verbally during routines.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and has a clear and fair discipline procedure.
• Reinforces positive behavior, avoids stereotyping and labeling.
• Ability to work with children who are acting out.
• Promotes self-esteem in communications and encourages independence/self-help.
• Is aware of developmental levels/changes and knows and shows respect for individuals.
• Uses a modulated, appropriate voice.
• Supervises children closely and effectively throughout the day, always attending to children's needs before everything else.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings.
• Keeps information about children and families confidential.
• Ensures all required paperwork is done and/or due on time.
• Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems.
• Remains calm in a tense situation.
• Flexible with assignments and schedule.
• Gives ample notice for absences.
• Looks for ways to improve the program.
• Comes to work with a positive attitude and is open to new ideas.
• Follows centers philosophy and policies.
• Alert in health and safety matters.
• Good grooming and appropriate attire.
• Responsible in job duties.
• Reliable in attendance and arrives on time.
• Puts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening; every effort to prevent SIDS is made.
• Feeds children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines.
• Inspects fire exits and extinguishers regularly.
• Files incident or accident reports accordingly and as needed.
• Notifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurt.
• Uses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as required.
• Uses the Germ Box effectively.
• Follows the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as needed.
• Follows the When to Wash Hand policies as posted in the classroom.
• Follows the hand washing procedures accordingly.
• Inspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources 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