Job Information
Goddard Riverside Assistant Teacher in New York, New York
Assistant Teacher
Job Details
Job Location
Day Care Center at W. 91st Street - New York, NY
Salary Range
$31,601.00 - $35,494.00 Salary/year
Job Shift
Day
Description
Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
Intro/Organization Overview:Goddard Riverside Community Center operates two DOE/ HS affiliated early childhood centers for working families and their children aged 2 ½ to 5. Each center facilitates classroom activities that promote intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth through the hands-on exploration of science, nature and art.
Schedule:Monday through Friday - Hours: between 7:30am to 6:00pm
Salary:$31,601-$35,494
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
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
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.
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 member’s Goddard paycheck at a rate to be determined by the union.