Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - M-F 8a-4p, 9a-5p and/or 10a-6p - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

12h • $31,200 - $40,087 • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join their team in Brooklyn. This role involves assisting the Head Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons, creating a stimulating environment, encouraging parent involvement, setting individual goals for children, recording observations, maintaining classroom cleanliness, assisting with toileting, and performing various other classroom duties. The position is Monday through Friday with rotating shifts of 8a-4p, 9a-5p, and/or 10a-6p.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year relevant experience
• Warm, caring and outgoing personality
• Ability to work well with others
• Able to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience in childcare
• Health and Safety Trainings
• CDA Certificate
• Associate or higher Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival.
• Communicates directly with supervisor and readily accepts and responds to supervisory inputs.
• Implements suggestions and stays open to constructive criticism.
• Seeks and asks for help if needed and is willing to help others.
• Steps outside normal job perimeters when necessary and approaches criticism with a learning attitude.
• Communicates directly, avoids gossip, and offers/shares ideas and materials.
• Strives to assume a fair share of work and is friendly and respectful with others.
• Handles transitions well and follows the daily schedule.
• Provides outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permitting.
• Is prepared for days activities and is flexible and responsive to child interests.
• Anticipates problems and redirects children.
• Provides an appropriate role model and provides plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day.
• Provides suitable materials for all activities and develops plans based on goals from observations/curriculum.
• Provides developmentally appropriate activities that are carried out in the classroom.
• Lesson plans support all areas of development and reflect children's interests.
• Turns in lesson plans and children's observations in a timely fashion.
• Creates an inviting learning environment.
• Holds parent conferences on schedule and takes an active role in encouraging parent participation.
• Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships and maintains confidentiality.
• Is tactful with negative information and listens and responds well to parents.
• Is available and approachable with parents.
• Greets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom.
• Does not speak about the child in front of him/her.
• Makes appropriate written documentation and referrals when needed.
• Helps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say, sings, talks throughout the day, and interacts verbally during routines.
• Sets appropriate limits and has a clear and fair discipline procedure.
• Reinforces positive behavior and avoids stereotyping and labeling.
• Works with children who are acting out, promotes self-esteem in communications, and encourages independence/self-help.
• Is aware of developmental levels/changes and knows and shows respect for individuals.
• Uses a modulated, appropriate voice.
• Supervises children closely and effectively throughout the day.
• Always attends to children's needs before everything else.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings.
• Keeps information about children and families confidential.
• Ensures all required paperwork is done and/or due on time.
• Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems.
• Remains calm in a tense situation and is flexible with assignments and schedule.
• Gives ample notice for absences and looks for ways to improve the program.
• Comes to work with a positive attitude, is open to new ideas, and follows centers philosophy and policies.
• Is alert in health and safety matters, has good grooming and appropriate attire.
• Is responsible in job duties and reliable in attendance.
• Arrives on time.
• Puts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening; makes every effort to prevent SIDS.
• Feeds children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines.
• Inspects fire exits and extinguishers regularly.
• Files incident or accident reports accordingly and as needed.
• Notifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurt.
• Uses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as required.
• Uses the Germ Box effectively.
• Follows the diaper changing/potty procedures for children accordingly and as needed.
• Follows the When to Wash Hand policies as posted in the classroom.
• Follows the hand washing procedures accordingly.
• Inspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

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