"Assistant Teacher - Bank Street Head Start"

Assistant Teacher - Bank Street Head Start

Location: 535 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009

Brief Description of Function and Responsibilities

This is a full-time position. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 PM. Your role is to assist the teacher in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom. Duties include: participating in the arrival and dismissal of students, including activities outside of the classroom; conducting classroom activities when the Teacher is absent and substituting in other classrooms; participating in staff meetings and supervisory conferences as scheduled; and performing other duties as assigned.

Work with Children

Work with groups of 2.9 to 5-year-old children. The program focuses on the total development of each child including health and nutrition. Help create a well-balanced daily lesson plan that supports each child's individual needs. Assess and support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development. Assist with classroom set up and clean up on a daily basis. Complete and document daily, weekly, and monthly classroom maintenance responsibilities.

Work with Parents

Responsible for participating in two case conferences, two home visits per year, and ongoing daily communication with parents, in addition to occasional parent meetings. Promote and support parent involvement and work with parent volunteers in the classroom to explore and use their skills.

Work with Staff

Provide a model for best practice and help plan curriculum appropriate for children. Assist in planning and implementation of activities and routines. Meet with the Head Teacher for reflective supervision, participate in staff development and various meetings. Provide and model developmentally appropriate activities and routines.

Work with Environment

Responsible for modeling a developmentally appropriate environment conducive to the growth of young children and their families. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the individual needs of young children. A multi-cultural, anti-bias understanding must be reflected in the curriculum. An assistant teacher is expected to extend and support a home-like environment.

Qualifications

Minimum CDA, BA or working toward BA preferred in ECE or related field. Experience or training in Special Education and/or bilingual is a plus. Must have or obtain current DOH physical and fingerprint clearance.

Salary and Benefits

Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement ($31,976-$34,703); full health and dental benefits after 1 month. Bank Street College tuition remission.

How to Apply

Please apply on our website and address cover letter and resume to: Alberta Conteh & Sylvie Fan.