Assistant Teacher - Brooklyn

Overview

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation’s largest dental residency program, and New York State’s largest behavioral health program.

The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Teacher - Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate assists Head Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons; works with a team to provide a stimulating environment and activities; encourages parent involvement; sets individual goals and records anecdotal observations for each child; keeps room clean; helps with toileting;

and performs other various classroom duties.

• Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival
• Communicates directly with supervisor
• Reads and responds to supervisory inputs accordingly
• Implements suggested improvements
• Stays open to constructive criticism and suggestions
• Seeks and asks for help if needed
• Helps others and takes on tasks beyond typical duties when necessary
• Approaches criticism with a learning attitude
• Communicates directly and avoids gossip
• Shares ideas and materials
• Strives to assume a fair share of work
• Is friendly and respectful with others
• Handles transitions well
• Follows the daily schedule and provides outdoor playtime for children two times daily when weather permits
• Is prepared for daily activities
• Is flexible and responsive to child interests
• Anticipates problems and redirects appropriately
• Provides an appropriate role model
• Provides developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day
• Provides suitable materials for all activities
• Develops plans based on goals from observations and curriculum
• Plans are carried out in the classroom
• Lesson plans support all areas of development and reflect children’s interests
• Submits lesson plans and children’s observations in a timely fashion
• Creates an inviting learning environment
• Holds parents conferences on schedule
• Takes an active role in encouraging parent participation
• Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships and maintains confidentiality
• Is tactful with negative information
• Listens and responds well to parents
• Greets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom
• Maintains confidentiality of information about children and families
• Has ability to write appropriate documentation and referrals when needed
• Helps develop language by responding to sounds and words; engages with children through singing, talking, and daily routines
• Sets appropriate limits
• Maintains a clear and fair discipline procedure
• Reinforces positive behavior
• Avoids stereotyping and labeling
• Works with children who are acting out
• Promotes self-esteem and encourages independence/self-help
• Is aware of developmental levels and changes
• Shows respect for individuals
• Uses a modulated, appropriate voice
• Supervises children closely and effectively throughout the day
• Attends to children’s needs as priority
• Participates in staff meetings
• Keeps information about children and families confidential
• Ensures all required paperwork is completed and due on time
• Handles unexpected situations calmly and effectively
• Remains calm in tense situations
• Is flexible with assignments and schedule
• Gives ample notice for absences
• Looks for ways to improve the program
• Arrives with a…