Assistant Teacher

Almond Tree Group Family Daycare

Date Posted: 11/15/2024

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Salary/Wage: $16.50 - $19 an hour (Hourly rate is $16.50- $19 based on experience & education)

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

We are seeking a Teacher Assistant to work in our group family daycare. In this role you will support the program in providing a nurturing and educational environment for a mixed-age group of 2yo to 5yo, assist with daily classroom activities, supervise children, maintain a safe space, and help implement our curriculum while working alongside our Team and under the guidance of the Directors.

Full-time and part-time available:

M-F: 8:30a-5pm or

M-F: 8:30am-1pm or

M-F: 1pm- 5pm

Responsibilities:

bring joy and creativity to the classroom environment and children’s learning
have a loving, gentle, supportive approach with children
supervise children at all times to ensure their safety
cultivate positive relationships with children, parents and Team
prepare materials and space and help with activities
communicate with families and provide feedback on children's progress
prepare and serve meals and assist children with personal hygiene ie diaper changing/potty, handwashing
perform housekeeping ie: wash dishes, sweep floor, clean table & chairs, sanitize/disinfect surfaces after activities

Qualifications:

Child Development Associate credential preferred or willingness to start CDA program
minimum of 2 years of experience caring for children under six years of age OR; 1 year of experience caring for children under 6 years of age plus 6 hours ECE training
be capable of providing safe and suitable care to children
successfully complete fingerprinting and background check (we will provide how-to instructions)
be able to take frequent walks, kneel, bend, squat or crawl, lift 30 lbs

Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED

Preferred Education Level: CDA Credential (with credit-bearing certificate)

Application Instructions:

send resume to almondtreepreschool@yahoo.com

Additional Information:

Must complete the following before the 1st day of work:

15 hours health and safety training to start (we will provide training)
Pediatric & Adult CPR and First Aid training (complete on your own)
current medical statement (we will provide the form for your doctor to complete)
start fingerprinting and background check with the Department Of Health (we will provide assist you with this)
provide 1 professional reference and 1 personal reference that are not relatives

Benefits: After 90 days of employment: