Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center Headstart

Location: New York

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.

Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Teacher, plan, and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities

Assist Lead Teacher in writing the daily and weekly lesson plans

Ensure a proper level of availability and maintain classroom equipment and supplies

Participate in recruiting parent volunteers and provide support to volunteers working in the classroom

Provide assistance in writing required reports and completing various forms

Attend home visits at least twice per year for each family

Assist with ordering supplies and materials

Attend and participate in staff and parent meetings and in training and development sessions.

Perform other related duties as required by supervisor

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or HSE required, Bachelor’s degree preferredCDA or Certified Teacher Assistant Certificate needed or (must be willing to obtain CDA or Teacher Assistant Certificate within 2 years of hire date)
Experience working with children

Bilingual in Spanish or language that best meets needs of the center preferred

Work Schedule:

Full time, Monday - Friday, from 10:00am - 6:00pm, 35 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.