TorahLovingCare (TLC) is a New York State licensed, nonprofit, Orthodox Jewish child care center in Brighton. We offer care to children from 6 weeks to 4 years of age. At TLC, each child’s unique social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development is nurtured in a fun, loving, safe, creative learning environment. Our work atmosphere is warm, collaborative, and upbeat. Teachers have the support of the Administrative team and are valued and appreciated.
Our child care center seeks an energetic, nurturing, patient, reliable, detail-oriented Assistant Teacher. Qualities should include an optimistic attitude, the ability to remain calm & work well under pressure, a strong work ethic, flexibility, the ability to multitask, and a passion for working with young children. We are accepting resumes for positions in our Toddler and Pre K classrooms. Experience with Reggio/Montessori teaching philosophies would be very helpful as our curriculum closely aligns with them.
Assistant teacher will assist the Lead Teacher with the following:
- Maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
- Implementing daily classroom activities
- Observing and monitoring play activities
- Helping children to expand upon their play by engaging with them at their level.
- Keeping the classroom clean, organized, and in compliance with NYS Regulations
- Knowing and ensuring that the NYS Regulations are followed at all times.
- Maintaining the required documentation as required by NYS regulations, including enforcing the Health Care Plan and ensuring we do not spread infectious disease.
- Using positive child guidance strategies and redirection as the means of behavior management. We use the pyramid model framework.
- Develop and maintain a healthy, cooperative relationship with the rest of the team (Lead Teacher, other Assistant Teachers, and Administration).
- Willingness to communicate with Staff and Administration any concerns or questions you may have regarding your job duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least one year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age, a high school diploma, and must be at least 18 years of age. Will need to provide a copy of all diplomas, degrees and relevant transcripts as proof of education.
- Optional/preferred: if hold a current CDA credential in infant/toddler or preschool age group.
- Optional/preferred: if have college credits in early childhood.
- Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED
- Preferred Education Level: CDA Credential
Please email your application to Assistant Director Katie Otero at katieotero.tlc@gmail.com
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