Assistant Teacher - Brooklyn - M-F 8a-4,9a-5p and 10a-6p
About The Position
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support classroom learning and care. The successful candidate assists the Head Teacher with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons, works with a team to provide a stimulating environment and activities, encourages parent involvement, sets individual goals, and records anecdotal observations for each child. Classroom duties include keeping the room clean and helping children with toileting. The role includes supervising children, supporting their health, safety, development, and daily routines, and communicating respectfully with children, families, colleagues, and supervisors. The Assistant Teacher helps maintain positive parent relationships, keeps children’s and families’ information confidential, completes required documentation, and follows center policies and classroom procedures. The listed schedules are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., or 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Warm, caring, and outgoing personality.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of childcare experience.
- Health and safety training.
- CDA certificate.
- Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
- Work with the classroom team to provide a stimulating and inviting learning environment with suitable materials and child-directed activities.
- Develop plans based on curriculum goals, observations, and children’s interests; submit lesson plans and observations on time.
- Set individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child.
- Supervise children closely and attend to their needs, including supporting independence, self-esteem, language development, and positive behavior.
- Follow the daily schedule, manage transitions, and provide outdoor play twice daily when weather permits.
- Support infant care routines, including sleep according to individual schedules and feeding based on individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines.
- Encourage parent participation, communicate with parents, hold scheduled conferences, and help maintain positive relationships while protecting confidentiality.
- Inspect children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival, notify parents and the director when a child is sick or hurt, and complete incident or accident reports as needed.
- Keep the classroom clean and follow diaper-changing, toileting, handwashing, toy and surface cleaning, and other health and safety procedures.
- Inspect indoor and outdoor play areas before play and regularly inspect fire exits and extinguishers.
- Communicate directly with the supervisor and colleagues, respond to supervisory input, share ideas and materials, and participate actively in staff meetings.
- Complete required paperwork on time, maintain confidentiality, and make written documentation and referrals when needed.
- Follow the center’s philosophy, policies, and procedures; remain flexible with assignments and schedule, and help improve the program.
- Arrive on time, maintain reliable attendance, give notice for absences, and maintain appropriate grooming and attire.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
