Assistant Teacher

Lenox Hill Neighborhood•New York, NY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, founded in 1894, is a leading human services provider in New York, offering a wide range of integrated services to approximately 16,000 individuals annually. Our award-winning Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a model program for innovation, dedicated to providing the best educational, developmental, and social services to 147 low-income preschoolers and their families. The ECC is accredited by NAEYC and focuses on preparing children for success through a holistic curriculum that enhances language, literacy, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive development, complemented by integrated Family Services. The curriculum includes art, music, movement, swimming, and farm-to-table meals. We are currently seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our Early Education Center team. This role reports directly to and is supervised by the Early Education Center Deputy Director.

Requirements

High School Diploma, with a CDA (Child Development Assistant credential) or a Bachelor’s degree
Experience working with children ages 3 - 6
Sound knowledge of child development
An ability to relate to children, staff and parents in a positive and constructive manner
Daily flexibility and an interest in working in multiple classrooms
Service oriented and committed to working in early childhood education

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency a plus

Responsibilities

Supporting classrooms in the Early Education Center.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their families
Extensive paid time off – 25 days’ vacation; 12 holidays; and sick time
Matching contributions to Retirement Plan
Paid parental leave policy for all staff
Professional Development Opportunities – certifications and licenses, conferences, trainings, lectures and more
Free Life Insurance – 3x annual salary
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care and Parking/Mass Transit
Supplemental Insurance Coverage (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)
Staff events and parties including Film and Dinner nights, bowling parties, baseball games, food trucks, holiday parties, parties on our Green Roof, chocolate event for Valentine’s Day and ice cream socials, and much more.
Staff use of State-of-the Art Fitness Center, Gym and Swimming Pool
Staff group fitness classes, swimming lessons and lap swim for staff
PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Eligible Employer