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Assistant Teacher

Association to Benefit Children
Date Posted: 09/11/2024
Location: New York, New York
Salary/Wage: $28,963 - $32,888 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

Would you like to teach in a warm and nurturing learning environment where teachers are supported and creativity is encouraged? ABC is currently seeking a qualified Assistant Teacher at the Keith Haring School to support children ages 0-3 with learning differences.

This is a full-time position. Hours are 8am-4pm, 35 hours work per week (unpaid hour of lunch). 

Benefits of the Assistant Teacher at ABC

Full-time W-2 position with full insurance benefits!

  • In qualifying Head Start/Early Head Start positions, employees can receive a signing bonus until January 2023!
  • Medical insurance: EPO, PPO, and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans; dental
  • Vision insurance (base premiums covered by employer)
  • Life insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Commuter benefits
  • Parental leave (maternity and paternity)
  • 30 PTO days accrued per year!
  • Be a part of a local, female-led organization with a strong community presence in education and mental health
  • Gain hands-on experience under the guidance of expert teachers
  • For eligible borrowers, ABC is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit organization

Responsibilities:

  • Create a nurturing, engaging and developmentally appropriate early childhood environment for infants and toddlers
  • Observe, assess, and document each child’s health, skills, behavior, growth, and development
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment
  • Assist in the development of the program’s educational curriculum in collaboration with Lead Teachers
  • Plan and implement activities that support the social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of each child
  • Encourage parental participation and develop partnerships with families
  • Maintain daily attendance and meal participation counts

Qualifications:

  • Infant Toddler CDA. Or, an Associate's in Early Childhood and a NYS Teaching Assistant Certification required.
  • Spanish fluency preferred.
  • Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for 0-4 age group
  • Ability to work as a cooperative and supportive team member
  • Ability to communicate and cooperate with parents

All ABC staff working on-site are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated.

ABC is an EOE.

Minimum Education Level: CDA Credential
Preferred Education Level: Associate's Degree

Application Instructions:

To APPLY: email resume to Margaret King (mking@a-b-c.org) and Cathleen Weng (cweng@a-b-c.org) with the subject line "Teacher Assistant application." 


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