Assistant Teacher

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for helping and supporting the teacher in the creation of a responsive, age-appropriate experience that fosters the physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of the children. 

We Offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution

• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts

• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions: 

• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Program
• Performance Standards in addition to local, state, and other federal guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices 
• Assisting facilitating activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom in alignment with Early Childhood best practices as defined by National Education for Young Children (NAEYC), NYS (New York State) Quality Stars (QRIS (Quality Rating and Improvement System)), NYS Common Core, NYS Early Learning Framework, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.  
• Assisting maintaining comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including observations, developmental and social emotional assessments. 
• Assisting maintaining safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored. 
• Follow the integration and implementation of children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) into lesson plans for individualized outcomes.  
• Perform other duties, as may be required.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A High School Diploma or GED with an age-appropriate Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential.  
• Bilingual preferred in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs. 
• Experience working with children.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products  
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. 
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task 

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.  EOE M/F/D/V