Assistant Teacher Early Childhood Daycare Center

Learn & Discover Playschool•Staten Island, NY

20h•$27,000

About The Position

Learn & Discover Playschool is seeking a nurturing Assistant Teacher to help meet children’s basic and educational needs. The role assists the lead teacher with classroom activities, communicates with staff and families, and helps maintain a safe learning environment. The Assistant Teacher is expected to serve as a positive role model and to encourage children’s self-expression and development. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with the possibility of longer hours in the future. Learn & Discover Playschool describes its program as a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development from infancy through the preschool years.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have prior experience working with young children, preferably in a similar setting.
Be physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
Have a warm, approachable disposition.
Have excellent problem-solving skills.
Have a passion for early childhood development.
Be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in college for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher with lessons that support students’ social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Encourage self-expression through understanding, flexibility, and behavioral reinforcement.
Meet students’ basic needs, including feeding and dressing them.
Mediate conflicts between students.
Model appropriate behavior, including when not on duty.
Keep the classroom safe and conducive to learning.
Liaise with families to learn about students’ home lives.
Track students’ progress and communicate it to parents.
Attend parent and staff meetings.