Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

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QUEENS COLLEGE Bargaining Unit:
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• Assisting the group teacher in planning and implementing the daily lessons plans
• Aiding in general routines and classroom responsibilities: record keeping, housekeeping tasks, arrival and departure stablishing a safe, clean and stimulating classroom environment in conjunction with group teacher
• Assisting the group teacher in establishing good communication with parents
• Able to discuss child's physical condition, current behavioral patterns and positive development of child's skills with parents
• Working with the group teacher to assess each child's cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills and development and designing activities to enhance skills
• Helping the group teacher to build a cooperative and supportive teaching team assuming supervision of the classroom when the group teacher is absent
• Attending staff meetings scheduled by the director and group teacher and recommended workshops and conferences
• Participating in all Center fundraising and public relation events
• Maintaining a professional attitude and loyalty to the Center and using Center policies as guidelines in relating to parents and the public
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff
• Establishing and maintaining positive communication and appropriate interactions with other staff members
• Other duties as assigned

High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Pay Range: $17/hour

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supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws;

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