Per-Diem Associate Teacher

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

4h•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Educational Alliance’s Early Childhood program at Manny Cantor Center is an integrated preschool serving children and families across the economic spectrum on the Lower East Side. The program is grounded in the belief that children learn through inquiry, exploration, and play, within strong relationships and a sense of belonging. Per-diem teachers help create responsive, safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environments for children ages 0–5. They collaborate with co-teachers to develop emergent curricula based on children’s interests and development, document children’s learning, and foster communication and collaboration with families.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills with parents, children, and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts degree preferred.
Bilingual Mandarin and English is a plus.
At least three years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
Availability to work a mix of morning and afternoon shifts to cover the extended day preferred.

Responsibilities

Co-construct curriculum based on children’s interests, questions, and development.
Document and reflect on observations and use them for planning.
Participate in weekly planning meetings with the teaching team.
Meet the needs of all children, including English language learners.
Plan and create a classroom environment that supports inquiry, exploration, learning, and respect.
Nurture children’s home languages through books, materials, and the physical environment.
Create a warm, inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome.
Organize classroom space and materials so they are inviting and accessible to children.
Create visual documentation of classroom narratives and curriculum.
Speak and listen to children respectfully and mindfully.
Supervise the whole group while giving individual attention.
Manage classroom procedures, including transitions, routines, and small groups.
Engage students in exploration and ongoing project work.
Scaffold children through conflict and problem-solving.
Build respectful, reciprocal relationships with families and communicate with them consistently.
Document children’s learning, development, and progress.
Maintain collaborative, professional relationships with colleagues.
Mentor Associate and Assistant teachers.
Participate in weekly professional learning meetings.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, and sound decision-making.
Approach the work reflectively, ask questions, and be willing to take risks and make mistakes.