Early Childhood Assistant Teacher 4/5's Mamaroneck Community Nursery School - 5.0 Mamaroneck, NY Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Qualifications School experience Working with students Child Development Student support Relationship management
Full Job Description Job Overview:
We are seeking a passionate, full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our team, working with a class of 4-5 year old children. The ideal candidate would be an enthusiastic and nurturing educator with knowledge of child development who views themselves as a lifelong learner, is eager to collaborate with co-teachers and engage meaningfully with children and their families. The ideal candidate would have experience working with young children in an early childhood setting, strong behavior and classroom management skills, and the ability to develop engaging play-based lesson plans whose personal pedagogy aligns with that of the school.
Responsibilities Overview:
The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. The Assistant Teacher works collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to implement classroom curriculum, support student development, and maintain classroom routines and expectations. The Assistant Teacher's responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist the Lead Teacher with developing and implementing classroom curriculum and activities Support the Lead Teacher in ensuring the safety, supervision, and overall well-being of all students Assist with observing and documenting student skills, growth, and development Support classroom record keeping and required documentation Assist with the completion of student progress reports and developmental assessments as needed Support the preparation of Peek of the Week Assist with communication and relationship-building with families while following the Lead Teacher's guidance Participate in preparation for IEP meetings, evaluations, and other student support meetings when appropriate Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to maintain classroom expectations and routines Accept guidance, feedback, and direction from the Lead Teacher Support classroom activities, transitions, and daily operations Help create a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
Pay:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 35.0 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement