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Assistant Teachers
Manhattan Schoolhouse
Date Posted: 10/16/2018
Location: New York, New York
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Description:
Manhattan Schoolhouse, a Reggio Emilia inspired daycare and preschool on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is searching for warm natured, creative and hardworking full-time assistant teachers for its infant and toddler programs. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in early childhood, possess an associate's degree in early childhood education or be currently enrolled in a study program.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support the classroom’s overall organization, which includes but is not limited to teachers’ roles/responsibilities, schedules, lesson plans, classroom events and transitions.
- Conduct project work sessions with classroom children.
- Design, write, collaborate upon and deliver observational notes (anecdotal, photography, videography, etc.).
- Carry out the daily care of the child: greeting children and families during drop-off and pick-up, participating in and supporting circle time, setting up provocations, implementing projects, changing diapers, body care and cleaning.
- Step in and act as a head teacher when the head teacher may be absent.
- Be present for and participate in Parent Teacher Conferences throughout the school year.
- Provide parents continuous and specific information about their children's educational, social and emotional processes in person during drop-off and pick-up.
- Ensure safety and accountability of children during their walks and/or activities outside the center.
- Participate in research projects.
- Attend professional development.
- Meet regularly with the head teacher to collaborate upon all aspects of one’s responsibilities and overall care of the children and families of the class.
- Collaborate with all staff members to ensure the best care for all children is met each and every day.
Please send a cover letter and resume to arockwell@mshnyc.com.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of experience teaching in early childhood, an associates degree in education, or currently enrolled in a study program.
Application Instructions:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Amy Rockwell, arockwell@mshnyc.com.