TEACHER ASSISTANT (FOR CHILDREN OF AGE 1-4 y.o.)
The opportunity
A Teacher Assistant supervises and teaches students in the event that their Regular Teacher is unable to lead the class. Teacher Assistant works for Kings Bay Y / JCC Brooklyn schools to offer emergency support for classrooms, fill long-term absences, or help cover a class during a transition period. They accept assignments on a flexible schedule and may be called to fill in the morning of the school day
Main Responsibilities
- Follow lesson plans provided by the Regular Teacher
- Be able to lift, carry, and hold children, to stop and bend to a child’s level and stand for long periods throughout the day
- Encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment while Regular Teacher is absent
- Track attendance, collect homework and provide general supervision during class periods
- Work with students individually or as a group/adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student and to keep up with the regular curriculum
- Manage and instruct the class effectively from roll call to tidying up the classroom after the students have left
- Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground
- For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the Regular Teacher’s past lesson plans
- Communicate daily and meet weekly in the classroom with your head teacher. Accept guidance where needed and assist the head teacher in supervising and assessing student teachers assigned to the classroom
Qualifications
- Early Childhood Education (at least 2 years) or Substitute certificate
- Experience in leading and instructing childcare students – at least 1 year
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
- Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Schedule
This part-time position is scheduled to work 5-8 hours per day, Monday to Friday from June 24th, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024.
- Monday to Friday
- On-call or as-needed
Location:
1224 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Salary
Salary: $20 per hour
To apply, please send your resume to jobs@kingsbayy.org
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person