Assistant Teacher - EHS - Children's Corner (63521)

UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • $40.55k - $45k / year • 2w ago

Job DetailsJob Location: 565 Livonia Avenue - Brooklyn, NY 11207Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $40,549.00 - $45,000.00 SalaryUniversity Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.

Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Teacher, plan and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities. Conduct home visits at least twice per year for each family Provide primary care to classroom children Maintain an organized, safe and sanitary classroom for children Assist with classroom set up and clean up on a daily basis Complete and document daily, weekly and monthly classroom maintenance responsibilities Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and children Be part of a team in assessing family needs and child development status, and in creating classroom goals Maintain proper documentations of classroom sessions Maintain written observation of the children's experience in the classroom Assist in the recruitment of families for the program Attend and participate in program wide activities that include staff and parent meetings, events, trainings and professional development sessions as required Maintain up-to-date regulation required trainings Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or HSE required, Bachelors degree preferred Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA Experience working with children Bilingual English / Spanish or Chinese preferred

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.