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Daycare Assistant

4 Our Future Child Care

Date Posted: 03/19/2018

Location: New York, New York

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Description:

The Assistant will share planning responsibilities with the Lead teacher(s)/Director for a mixed-age family-based program in Central Harlem, NY. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, working with children in whole and small groups and individually in a developmentally appropriate way; building relationships with both children and families; planning in collaboration with Lead Teacher(s)/Director for appropriate activities that meet children’s needs in all developmental domains; and observing and assessing in an ongoing manner and in a way that informs instruction.

Accountability: Reports to the Director

Responsibilities:

Develops & exhibits an attitude of inquiry and sees self as part of a professional community
Exhibits personal behaviors and actions that reflect the work culture and program philosophy
Considers families or parents as central; the most important decision-makers in a child’s life while honoring their decision-making style
Works in partnership with parents to identify goals for their child
Arranges a learning environment that is well organized, aesthetically pleasing, promotes reflection and extends learning
Fosters a sense of community by encouraging interaction, empathy, connectedness, responsibility and independence
Works to effectively and calmly address challenging behavior
Incorporates into practice the knowledge of the different learning styles of adults and children
Develops the disposition to effectively support young children and families
Exhibits personal commitment to on-going growth and learning
Displays professionalism in practice

Qualifications:

Associates degree in early childhood education or CDA credential, bachelor’s degree with coursework in early childhood education preferred or minimally enrolled in the aforementioned with proceeding experience, and/or
Minimally two (2) years’ experience working with children from birth through age 5 using developmentally appropriate practices in part-day or full-day program
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene approval process

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit resumes to Tanj at 4ourfuturecc@gmail.com.

Additional Information:

The position is part-time with the availability of 24-35 hours per week. Paid holidays are offered at the completion of 3-months of employment and 10-days of paid vacation time annually is offered after the completion of 6-months of employment.

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