Certified UPK Assistant Teacher - Mineola

Harbor Day Care Center•Mineola, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and follows a 180-day school district calendar. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with a ½ hour unpaid break. This is a position that requires NYS teaching certification. The hourly rate is $25. Under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Center Director, the Assistant Teacher will be responsible for working within the framework of Harbor Child Care, carrying out its functions, educational philosophy, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Teacher, under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Associate Teacher, is responsible for the planning and execution of a classroom program that takes into account the educational, social development, and health needs of the group as well as the individual child. The Asst. Teacher is required to lift and carry children as well as be physically fit to actively participate in age-appropriate activities for the class.

Requirements

NYS teaching certification
1-2 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in developing a program of developmentally appropriate practices
Upholds Harbor’s philosophy and policies, i.e. health & safety, nutrition and regulations as stated in the Parent Policy, New Employee Welcome Manual and Employee Handbook.
Adheres to and understands standards for maintaining a high-quality child care setting for families.
Actively implements age-appropriate The Creative Curriculum.
Respects the confidential nature of all information about parents, children and staff.
Supports children during transition time.
Supports and participates in an active outdoor time.
Brings to the attention of the Head Teacher or Director any difficulties concerning staff or children.
Responsible for supervision of children
Supports and actively participates in an active work time.
Works with Head Teacher and Director concerning children with special needs.
Write six-week and twice-yearly cumulative reports.
Fosters positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
Attends and participates in parent/teacher meetings.
Provides a forum for ongoing communication – daily notes, phone calls, etc.
Uses “Contact Notes” for staff and parent concerns.
Assumes responsibility for discussing his/her professional performance objectively at regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Assistant Director or Director using these conferences as a source of information and professional guidance.
Attends required staff meetings, trainings and workshops
Attends weekly planning meetings with the Director.