Science and exploration-based independent preschool in Brooklyn seeking warm, energetic and detail-oriented educators to join our staff as an assistant / floating assistant to work in various classrooms and who is interested in learning from multiple educators. The position is available for immediate hire / until all background checks and requirements have been cleared. The applicant should be interested in learning and growing as an educator in a productive, collaborative and positive environment. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent attendance are a must! Applicants who are interested in joining our team long-term also preferred but not required. We are looking for someone who has experience with preschoolers (2-4 yrs old) and who is interested in advancing their career in the field of early childhood education. Short term benefits are offered as well as additional benefits to those who remain employed with us for longer than 1 year. Please apply if you would like to work somewhere that has a positive environment where staff are always working together to create the best school experience for their students. We are a unique preschool that offers constant stimulation to children and hands-on activities are plentiful. We follow the DOE schedule so we are closed during all major holidays and school breaks.
Assists teachers in planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment and in assuring the well being and safety of the children in his/her care.
Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children.
Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice/tone, and encourages this attitude and voice in others working in the classroom.
Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing activities.
Plans with and assists the teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.
Protects all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse by anyone in any program activity, and immediately reports any such incident to the center director.
Observes children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech problem, or other special needs, and immediately report observations to the teacher for follow up.
Observes children for any suspected or disclosed signs of child abuse or child neglect and immediately report observations to the center director.
Sits with children during all mealtimes.
Works cooperatively with the teacher and staff as a team member.
Becomes familiar with the teacher’s written lesson plans, and the daily schedule
Assumes the teacher’s role in leading selected activities during designated parts of the class-day on a periodic basis for training purposes.
Assists the teacher in safeguarding all classroom supplies and equipment.
Attends all training opportunities as provided by our school, along with all staff meetings called by the center director.
Attends training opportunities provided by other agencies as recommended by center director and program specialists.
Performs any other task deemed necessary by the teacher and/or center director.
Minimum requirements are graduation from high school or GED, and some experience working with children of preschool age.
Updated Resume
Proof of fingerprint clearance from the DOI
Updated medical form (last well visit within 2 years) and proof of all required immunization
Completion of mandated reporter training
Completion of infectious disease training
State Central Registry Clearance
3 letters of recommendation
Proof of graduation from high school or higher degree
Applicants may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to info@brooklynpreschoolofscience.com
Cover letter should include some or all of the following information:
A little about yourself and why you are interested in working in the education field, including early childhood. What experience do you have working with preschool-aged children? What is your favorite thing about working with preschool-aged children? How do you plan to advance your career in the educational field? What intrigues you about working in a science-based preschool? What can you bring to the team that will make you stand out from other candidates? What do you think are your best work habits or qualities? What are some work habits or qualities that you think you can work on? What is something positive past co-workers might say about you? What is something past students like best about you?