Per-Diem Associate Teacher

The Educational Alliance Inc. • Part-time • New York, New York, United States • $0 - $20 / hour • 2h ago

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Early Childhood at Manny Cantor Center is a pioneering integrated preschool program, blending Head Start, UPK and private funding to serve families across the economic spectrum on the Lower East Side. Our inspired, responsive and progressive program is built on a few simple principles: All children are competent, capable and curious. All families have something to contribute. We are stronger together.

Working within inspired and dynamic teams, our Per Diem Teachers are helping to build a vision for progressive education in Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Inspired by progressive schools around the world, we believe that all children learn through inquiry, exploration and play in the context of strong relationships and a sense of belonging.

Our teachers create responsive, safe, joyful and nurturing learning environments for children for children aged 0-5 that foster inquiry, exploration, learning & reflection; collaborate with co-teachers to plan an emergent curriculum based on observations of children’s interests and development; document children’s learning through photographs, anecdotes, panels and mini-stories; facilitate communication and collaboration between the family and the preschool.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development

Co-constructing curriculum, based on children’s interests, questions and development
Documenting, reflecting and planning from observations
Participating in weekly planning meetings with teaching team
Meeting the needs of all children, including English language learners

Classroom Environment

Planning and creating a classroom environment with inquiry, exploration, learning and respect in mind
Nurturing children’s home languages through curated books, materials and the physical environment
Creating a warm and inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome
Organizing physical space and selection of materials in a way that is inviting and accessible to children
Creating visual evidence of the narratives and curriculum occurring in your classroom

Interactions with Children

Speaking and listening to children with respect and mindfulness
Supervising the whole group, while giving individual attention
Managing classroom procedures including transitions, routines and small groups
Engage students in exploration and ongoing project work
Scaffolding children through conflict and problem solving

Relationships with Families

Building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families
Communicating consistently with families

Professional Responsibilities

Documenting children’s learning, development and progress
Maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues
Mentoring Associate and Assistant teachers
Participating in weekly professional learning meetings
Showing professionalism including integrity, ethical conduct and decision making
The candidate will be reflective, ask questions, be willing to take risks and make mistakes

QUALIFICATIONS

BA preferred
Bilingual Mandarin/English a plus
Minimum 3 years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred
Available to work a mix of morning and afternoon shifts to cover extended day preferred
Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-workers

Benefits:

Generous PTO Policy
Competitive Salary
Medical & Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
403b Retirement Plans
Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, Etc.
Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14^TH ST Y Gym
Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.