Full Time Toddler Assistant Teacher - Mineola

Harbor Day Care Center•Mineola, NY

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher works under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Center Director within Harbor Child Care’s framework, educational philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role supports planning and carrying out a classroom program that addresses the educational, social-development, and health needs of both the group and individual children. The Assistant Teacher helps implement developmentally appropriate practices and The Creative Curriculum, supports children during transitions, and supervises children during classroom and outdoor activities. The position requires lifting and carrying children and being physically fit to participate actively in age-appropriate class activities. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Head Teacher and Director regarding children with special needs, maintains records and writes six-week and twice-yearly cumulative reports, and fosters respectful, confidential communication with parents. The role includes attending parent/teacher meetings, required staff meetings and training, workshops, and weekly planning meetings with the Director, as well as participating in scheduled performance conferences with the Assistant Director or Director. Shifts vary, with availability required between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; there are no evenings or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience working with children 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 using developmentally appropriate practices.
Uphold Harbor’s philosophy, policies, health and safety requirements, nutrition guidance, and regulations.
Actively implement The Creative Curriculum in an age-appropriate manner.
Support children during transition times and supervise children.
Support and actively participate in classroom work and outdoor time.
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 and respect the confidential nature of information about parents and children.
Attend and participate in parent/teacher meetings and provide ongoing communication through daily notes, phone calls, and other means.
Use Contact Notes to document 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 class activities.