Assistant Teacher (Floating West 64th) - Goddard Riverside

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center)...

Will manage the classroom and safety & well-being of the children.

Will work with team to ensure the light cleaning of the classroom (i.e. wiping down the tables, sweeping after meals/ sensory play, etc.)

Will be responsible for leading the class

Will be responsible for doing observations/assessments of a group of students

Will be responsible for Parent/Teacher Conferences 3 times a year with the help of team

Will be responsible for lesson plans (submitted weekly) and preparing for activities (with assistance from team)

May be asked occasionally to work extra hours (especially during Parent/Teacher Conferences or Special Events and Field Trips)

Must maintain appearance of the classroom environment.

Must follow the Health and Safety guidance

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Teaching Assistant Certificate Level 1/ working toward one OR CDA Certificate preferred

Experience in Early Childhood preferred

Have 1+ years of experience working with children ages 3-4 years old preferred

Must be DOI Fingerprinted/ PETS

Must be able to pass the state background check

Current CPR/First Aid Training a plus

Current DOE & DOH mandated trainings a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Bilingual preferred

Ability to work independently and as a team

Ability to take initiative in work assignments

Ability to work flexible hours and be flexible with the children

Must be highly organized

Must have the ability to prioritize work load

Must be Creative

Must be Patient

Must have a good sense of humor and enjoy working with children

Must be able to work collaboratively

Must be able to use tablet and online applications

Must be able to communicate effectively with parents and teaching team

Work experience providing services to children and families.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and bend up to 50lbs

Ability to get down on the floor and play outside with the children

Work Environment

Classroom

This position is classified as a union position under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Day Care Council of New York ("DCCNY") and Local 205, Community and Social Agency Employees Union, District Council 1707, A.F.S.C.M.E., A.F.L.­C.I.O. ("Local 205"),. The union represents employees in the bargaining unit (i.e. Goddard employees in Local 205 union positions). The Collective Bargaining Agreement is a written contract that defines the agreed-upon terms and conditions of employment, including wage increases, paid time off and other benefits, and the grievance process. All employees in Local 205 union positions at Goddard Riverside are subject to and covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Membership in the union includes the collection of union dues on a monthly basis, to be deducted from the members Goddard paycheck at a rate to be determined by the union.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.