Assistant Teacher

Commonpoint Queens•Forest Hills, NY

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonpoint is seeking an Assistant Teacher for its Early Childhood Center. This part-time role reports directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Center and supports the Head Teacher and Director in maintaining the classroom environment, curriculum, and management. The Assistant Teacher will work with children aged 2-5 as part of a teaching team in a classroom of up to 18 children. This position requires a maximum of 19 hours per week, with working hours between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Must be over age 18 and have High School degree.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a classroom setting working with preschool children (2-5 years of age).
Demonstrated capacity in assisting with planning appropriate Early Childhood classroom activities, observing children’s behaviors, and maintaining educational records.
Minimally must have a basic knowledge of Early Childhood development and curricula.
Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
Knowledge of child development including typical and atypical language, cognitive, motor, social, and self-help skills required.
Experience working with groups and/or families from diverse cultural, linguistic, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Desire to work with a diverse population of children and families (including, but not limited to families and children in transitional housing, first generation speakers of languages other than English, and those who may have experienced a history of trauma).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
Elemental knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations which govern childcare. (Article 47 standards) preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Mandarin or Cantonese) a plus.
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred.
New York State Certified Teacher’s Assistant Credential desired.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification Preferred.
Able to bend to a child’s level and lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Group Teacher to provide students with an age-appropriate, safe, healthy environment that will help them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.
Work with the Group Teacher to ensure parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning through regular, open communication (i.e. parent meetings and events, parent newsletters, and parent conferences, etc.).
Help the Group Teacher with ensuring records on children and families are current, complete, and kept confidential.
Exhibit knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program and display a nurturing character that enables the building of a respectful, trusting and loving relationship with the children and families served.
Support the Group Teacher in educating and supervising an assigned group of children at all times.
Ability to be responsible for the completion of assigned tasks and projects.
Maintain an open, frequent dialog with the Group Teacher, and Education Director regarding all things pertaining to the Early Childhood classroom, students, parents, etc.
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe facility for children and parents.
Display ethical and professional conduct that enables the building of a respectful, trusting and collaborative relationship with co-workers, families and supervisors.
Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards (including, but not limited to productivity/personal responsibility, embracing a team player orientation, and maintaining a professional demeanor, etc.).
Participate in related training opportunities as they become available.
Model professional, appropriate behavior at all times.
Additional duties as required or assigned.