Full Time Toddler Assistant Teacher - Mineola
About The Position
The Toddler Assistant Teacher works within Harbor Child Care’s framework, educational philosophy, policies, and procedures under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Center Director. 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 also helps implement developmentally appropriate practices and The Creative Curriculum, supervises and supports children, and participates in classroom and outdoor activities. The position requires lifting and carrying children and being physically fit enough to actively participate in age-appropriate classroom activities. The Assistant Teacher supports children during transitions, maintains health and safety practices, keeps records and writes six-week and twice-yearly cumulative reports, and works with the Head Teacher and Director regarding children with special needs. The role includes fostering respectful, confidential relationships with parents; participating in parent/teacher meetings; and maintaining ongoing communication through daily notes, phone calls, and Contact Notes. The Assistant Teacher discusses professional performance during scheduled supervisor conferences and attends required staff meetings, training, workshops, and weekly planning meetings with the Director. This is a full-time position at the Mineola location in Mineola, New York. Pay is $18.00–$19.50 per hour. Availability is required between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; shifts vary. No evenings or weekends are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Experience working with infants ages 18 months to 36 months.
- 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, and procedures, including health and safety, nutrition, and applicable regulations.
- Actively implement The Creative Curriculum in an age-appropriate manner.
- Support children during transition times and supervise children.
- Participate in classroom work and outdoor activities.
- Work with the Head Teacher and Director concerning children with special needs.
- Maintain records and write six-week and twice-yearly cumulative reports.
- Foster positive parent relationships while respecting the confidential nature of information about parents and children.
- Attend and participate in parent/teacher meetings.
- Provide 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 and use them for information and professional guidance.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.
- Attend weekly planning meetings with the Director.
- Lift and carry children and actively participate in age-appropriate classroom activities.
Benefits
- Child care discount (rules apply).
- Medical, dental, and vision health benefits.
- Accident insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- IDShield and LegalShield.
- Pet wellness program and pet insurance.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Paid sick time and time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
