Assistant Teacher - Early Headstart (60608)

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UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Teacher will support the lead teacher in planning classroom activities, maintaining a safe environment, and providing primary care to children. They are also responsible for conducting home visits, documenting child development, and fostering supportive relationships with families.

Qualifications

This role requires a High School Diploma or HSE, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Prior experience working with children is essential, and a Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA is necessary. Bilingual English/Spanish or Chinese skills are a plus for this position supporting early childhood education.

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 184 Eldridge Street - New York, NY 10002Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00 Salary/yearUniversity Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 135 years, we've collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.   Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Teacher, plan and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities. Conduct home visits at least twice per year for each family Provide primary care to classroom children Maintain an organized, safe and sanitary classroom for children Assist with classroom set up and clean up on a daily basis Complete and document daily, weekly and monthly classroom maintenance responsibilities Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and children Be part of a team in assessing family needs and child development status, and in creating classroom goals Maintain proper documentations of classroom sessions Maintain written observation of the children's experience in the classroom Assist in the recruitment of families for the program Attend and participate in program wide activities that include staff and parent meetings, events, trainings and professional development sessions as required Maintain up-to-date regulation required trainings Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities   Qualifications: High School Diploma or HSE required, Bachelors degree preferred Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA Experience working with children Bilingual English / Spanish or Chinese preferred   Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday. 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per week    We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

University Settlement is one of New York's most dynamic social service institutions with deep roots on the Lower East Side. Each year, University Settlement's diverse programs impact more than 40,000 New Yorkers, helping them build better lives for themselves and their families. With an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the United States, University Settlement has been an incubator for progressive ideas for over 130 years, offering pioneering programs in mental health, early childhood education, literacy, arts education, and adolescent development that set the standard. Building on the strength of this experience, University Settlement now provides services at over 30+ locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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