Infant​/Toddler Assistant Teacher - Rose Center

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ACF EARLY HEADSTART Regular Full-Time New York, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $34,420.04 To $38,938.91 Annually

POSITION TITLE: Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher (Early Head Start Teacher)

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood

LOCATION(S):Bronx, Manhattan or Brooklyn

REPORTS TO: Site Director

SALARY RANGE:$34,420.04 - $38,938.91. Salary is based on credentials.

Benefits include
:
Family/health insurance; 24 vacation days (includes planned program closures), life insurance, 401k plan with a 5% employer contribution, 4 discretionary days, and 12 sick days; sign-on bonus of $3,500 and retention bonus $1,500; scholarships and ongoing professional development opportunities

DATE: October 2026

SCHEDULE:Monday
- Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule is assigned based on program needs.

JOB SUMMARY: Assist Lead Teacher in creating a warm, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where infants and toddlers grow, explore, and thrive. Build strong foundations through meaningful interactions, engaging activities, and responsive care. Work closely with families and fellow educators to support each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a safe and a joyful classroom setting. Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, and play a vital role in laying the foundation for lifelong success.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Infant/Toddler CDA credential OR –
  12 college credits toward an approved program in Early Childhood Education and currently enrolled.
• Experience working with children ages birth to three and their families
• Enjoy working with children and families with diverse developmental, social, and cultural needs
• Maintain written records and manage time effectively
• Work collaboratively and demonstrate leadership
• Ability to lift children up to 35lbs
• Bilingual English/Albanian or Spanish strongly preferred

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully clear NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply)
• Obtain a Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtaina First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meets all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and healthy learning environment for all children in accordance with EHS and DOHMH regulations through regular monitoring of classroom spaces and equipment.
• Support the planning and implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that nurture each child’s emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language development while promoting overall health and well-being.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teams and coordinators to ensure every child’s individual goals and developmental milestones are achieved.
• Assist in maintaining clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning materials and environments that encourage creativity, exploration, and independent learning.
• Foster trusting relationships by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism regarding child, family, and classroom information.
• Observe and communicate children’s developmental progress, health, and behavioral needs with the Lead Teacher to ensure children…