Assistant Teacher
Bank Street College of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Teacher

Bank Street Head Start

Location: 535 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009

Brief description of function and responsibilities:
This is a full time position. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 PM Your role would be to assist the teacher in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom. Duties will include: to participate in the arrival and dismissal of students, including activities outside of the classroom. Conduct classroom activities when the Teacher is absent and substitutes in other classrooms. Participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferences as scheduled. Perform other duties as assigned

Work with Children:

Work with groups of 2.9 to 5-year-old children. The program will look at the total development of each child including health and nutrition. Help create a well-balanced daily lesson plan that supports each child's individual needs. Assess and support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language and physical development. Assist with classroom set up and clean up on a daily basis. Complete and document daily, weekly and monthly classroom maintenance responsibilities

Work with Parents:

Responsible for participating in two case conferences, two home visits per year and ongoing daily communication with parents, in addition to occasional parent meetings. Promoting and supporting parent involvement and working with parent volunteers in the classroom to explore and use their skills.

Work with Staff:

Provide a model for best practice and help plan curriculum appropriate for children. Assistant teacher will help in planning and implementation of the activities and routines. Assistant teachers will also meet with the Head Teacher for reflective supervision, participate in staff development and various meetings. Assistant teachers will provide and model developmentally appropriate activities/ routines.

Work with Environment:

Responsible for modeling a developmentally appropriate environment conducive to the growth of young children and their families. Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the individual needs of young children. A multi-cultural, anti- bias understanding must be reflected in the curriculum. An assistant teacher is expected to extend and support a home-like environment.

Qualifications:
Minimum CDA, BA or working toward BA preferred in ECE or related field. Experience/ training in Special Education and/or bilingual a plus. Must have or obtain current DOH physical and fingerprint clearance.

Salary and benefits:
Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement ($31,976-$34,703); full health and dental benefits after 1 month. Bank Street College tuition remission.

Please apply on our website and address cover letter and resume to: Alberta Conteh & Sylvie Fan

ABOUT US

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.