Job DetailsJob LocationRoslyn Location - Roslyn , NYPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$18.00 HourlyJob ShiftDayDescriptionThis position follows a 180 day school district calendar and hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 2:30pm.We are proud to offer the following Benefits:
- Health Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Life
- Child Care discount off of current tuition
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick/Time Off Days
Under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Center Director, the Assistant Teacher will be responsible for working within the framework of Harbor Child Care carrying out its functions, educational philosophy, policies and procedures including but not limited to: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The Assistant Teacher, under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Associate Teacher, is responsible for the planning and execution of a classroom program that takes into account the educational, social development and health needs of the group as well as the individual child. The Asst. Teacher is required to lift and carry children as well as be physically fit to actively participate in age appropriate activities for the classDuties and Responsibilities
- Assists in developing a program of developmentally appropriate practices
- Upholds Harbor's philosophy and policies, i.e. health & safety, nutrition and regulations as stated in the Parent Policy, New Employee Welcome Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Adheres to and understands standards for maintaining a high quality child care setting for families.
- Actively implements age appropriate The Creative Curriculum.
- Respects the confidential nature of all information about parents, children and staff.
- Supports children during transition time.
- Supports and participates in an active outdoor time.
- Brings to the attention of the Head Teacher or Director any difficulties concerning staff or children.
- Responsible for supervision of children
- Supports and actively participates in an active work time.
- Works with Head Teacher and Director concerning children with special needs.
Record keepingReports
- Write six week and twice yearly cumulative reports.
Parent Relations
- Fosters positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
- Attends and participates in parent/teacher meetings.
- Provides a forum for ongoing communication - daily notes, phone calls, etc.
- Uses Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns.
Self-Evaluation
- Assumes responsibility for discussing his/her professional performance objectively at regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Assistant Director or Director using these conferences as a source of information and professional guidance.
Training/Meetings
- Attends required staff meetings, trainings and workshops
- Attends weekly planning meetings with the Director.
QualificationsCandidatesmusthave AA or BA with at least 6 credits in education or related field with 1-2 years of experience preferred.