Institute Menu

This position has been filled.

2s/3s, 3s/4s, or 4s/5s Assistant Teacher

Barrow Street Nursery School
Date Posted: 02/08/2021
Location: , New York
Salary/Wage:
Job Type:
Work Arrangement:

Description:

Barrow Street Nursery School seeks a Full-Time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher for the 2021 – 2022 school year.

  • Students are between the ages of 2 years and 5 years at the start of the school year in September.

  • 2s/3s and 3s/4s teach 2 separate groups of students; One group attends from 9:00 - 12:00 (M-F) and a separate group attends from 1:00 - 4:00 (M-F).

  • 4s/5s teach one group of students from 9:00 - 3:00 (M-F)

Teachers at Barrow Street are practitioners of progressive education within the context of a social studies based program and a mission driven school derived from a Reggio Emilia and Bank Street inspired pedagogy.

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the lead classroom teacher with students and curriculum

  • Collaborating with extension (art, movement, music, science and pottery) teachers.

  • Meeting with your teaching team, age-level colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis to plan and work together, discuss students and supports, and hone curriculum.

  • Fostering positive social/emotional growth through an environment where the balance of play and developmentally appropriate academic concepts are an essential component

  • Creating ongoing written portfolio pieces on students throughout the school year

Qualifications:

  • Pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction.

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Experience working with young children

  • Comfort, skill, and enjoyment in the writing process

  • Strong oral communication skills and ability to work with parents

  • A questioning stance and curious mind with a high tolerance for ambiguity

  • An ability to observe carefully and think inductively

  • Background or experience in special education is a plus

  • Demonstrated history of being a lifelong learner who continues their own growth through professional development.

  • Successful Barrow Street teachers are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities.

Application Instructions:

  • ·  Send a resume and cover letter to Nicole Pappas Ferrin, Director, npappas@greenwichhouse.org

  • ·  Include a documentation or writing sample (if available)

  • ·  In the body of your email, please indicate that you found this listing through the NYSAIS website


x close

Select your regional Career Development Center

We now have Career Development Centers in all 10 economic development regions of New York State. Select the county you most often work, or plan to work in to help us match you with your regional team. We'll remember your selection for the next time you visit.

x close