Full Time Assistant Teacher - Glen Cove

Harbor Day Care Center • Glen Cove, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher works under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Center Director, carrying out Harbor Child Care’s functions, educational philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role involves planning and carrying out a classroom program that addresses the educational, social-development, and health needs of the group and each child. The Assistant Teacher is expected to lift and carry children and be physically fit enough to participate actively in age-appropriate classroom activities.

The Assistant Teacher supports children’s learning and care, maintains positive relationships with parents, keeps records and writes child progress reports, and participates in staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and weekly planning meetings. The position is full-time, pays $18–$19.50 per hour, and has variable shifts with availability required between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. No evenings or weekends are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with infants and children ages 3 months to 5 years.
• Availability between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; shifts vary.
• Ability to lift and carry children and be physically fit to participate actively in age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a program of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Uphold Harbor’s philosophy, policies, health and safety practices, nutrition standards, and applicable regulations.
• Actively implement The Creative Curriculum in an age-appropriate manner.
• Support children during transition times and supervise children.
• Support and actively participate in active classroom work and outdoor time.
• Work with the Head Teacher and Director concerning children with special needs.
• Complete record keeping and reports, including six-week and twice-yearly cumulative reports.
• Foster positive parent relationships and respect the confidential nature of information about parents and children.
• Attend and participate in parent/teacher meetings.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents through daily notes, phone calls, and other means; use Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns.
• Discuss professional performance objectively during regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Assistant Director or Director.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Attend weekly planning meetings with the Director.

Benefits

• Child care discount (rules apply).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid sick time and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED