Job description

Urgently hiring TWO Full-Time Teacher Asst-Toddler/Preschool/Pre-K for our 2 and 3 year old classrooms.

We are looking to hire F/T Assistants:

1. F/T Assistant for 3 year old classroom-Hours 9-6

2. F/T Assistant for 2 year old classroom-Hours 9-6

We are looking to IMMEDIATELY HIRE several Teacher Assistants for our Child Care Center located in Astoria, Queens, It is in a new building with a beautiful and clean space to provide a mutually beneficial environment for everyone to enjoy working here. We have an exciting opportunity for Teachers Assistants who are highly motivated, energetic, and have a positive attitude that love to nurture children to join our team.

Under the general direction of the Child Care Director and Lead Teacher, the Teacher Assistant would work with the Lead Teacher to implement classroom curriculum and activities. May assume classroom leadership in the absence of the Lead Teacher. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on our values: honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. The position may be responsible to serve as a liaison between the Child Care Director and families participating in the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining the organization/appearance and décor of the assigned classroom (bulletin boards, displays, storage areas, general classroom cleanliness, etc.).
• Assist Lead Teacher in implementing an age appropriate curriculum.
• Work with different age groups and classes upon request as needed.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in maintaining healthy and safe classroom environment of children.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings and workshops to enhance professional growth.
• Provide consistent interaction, encouragement, nurturance for all children on all levels, Floors, sitting at tables, etc.)
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Assist in response to all parent inquiries in a timely manner.
• Attend trainings and meetings in absence of Lead Teacher, and at other times as requested and appropriate.
• Perform other job related duties as requested and necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, college credits/degree in Education preferred.
• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN A DAYCARE CENTER (NANNY AND BABYSITTER EXPERIENCE DOES NOT COUNT)
• One (1) to two (2) years related experience in a group setting with preschool children.
• Experience in assisting with curriculum implementation and being a contributing team member is essential.
• Maintain training requirements as required by the Office of Licensing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, parents and youth.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative that adhere to the purpose, mission and goals of our daycare facility.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model and take initiative to identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce them.
• First-Aid, CPR and AED certification and EpiPen trained within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you fingerprinted by the DOI/DOE?
• What hours are you looking to work?
• When can you start to work?
• How many years of experience do you have with pre-k children as an Assistant Teacher? (Please be advised that babysitting and being a nanny DO NOT qualify as experience for this position) I am ONLY looking for candidates that have had daycare experience please.
• Are you currently working?
• Which age group of children are you mostly used to working with?
• How far is your commute to our destination and are you willing to travel to our location in Astoria, Queens? (Please do not apply if you live more than 1hr away)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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