The Assistant Teacher’s duties will primarily concentrate on the educational component of the Program.  Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Curriculum and Supervision

Maintain classroom routines and schedules which include assisting in activities such as group time, choices, lunch, naptime, outdoor time, arrival and departure of children etc.

• Assist with providing a clean, orderly, physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Accept each child at his/her own developmental level and assist in individualizing activities that help the child grow to the maximum of his/her ability.

• Support, plan and carry out a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets individual needs in a classroom setting using developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on interest expressed by children.
• Utilize playground time as a learning experience for the children and as a continuation of the classroom theme.
• Assist in providing children with an environment of acceptance, which will help each child build ethnic pride, develop a positive self-concept, enhance his/her individual strengths and develop positive social relationships.
• Assist with daily attendance records and documentation of excused absences as requested.
• Support Director and teachers in the general implementation of policies and procedures of the Child Development Center.
• Attend all staff meetings and participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.

Assessment

• Assist children in meeting goals that were developed by the Lead and Group Teachers, provide on-going assessment on progress and prepare children for future educational experiences.
• Assist with developmental screening and assessments done on each child.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Health and Safety

• Follow all emergency medical or accident procedures.
• Participate in monthly Fire Drills
• Maintain current CPR and MAT certification
• Assure general maintenance and security of facility which includes ensuring that equipment and materials are in good working order and are sanitized on a regular basis.
• Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.

Parent Involvement

• Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Assist in aspects of the administrative component of the Center i.e. parent meetings, registration, fundraising, inventory control, public relations etc...
• Model positive self-esteem building behaviors when working with children and families.
• Establish a good rapport with families by assisting with parent/teacher conferences as requested and helping them interpret their child’s developmental screenings.

• Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma required.  Associates Degree in Education Preferred.  Experience working with children ages 2 – 5 years.

Please submit your resume at the Research Foundation of CUNY job posting link:  https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=KB-2109-004216