DescriptionAssociate Teacher Infant/Toddler
Bank Street Family Center
Salary : $50100 annually
Under the direction of the teacher the associate teacher will assist in implementing developmentally appropriate childcentered curriculum which encourages learning through exploration and discovery and promotes the development of a positive selfimage. The associate teacher will model positive social interactions and language. The associate teacher will implement positive class management techniques and strategies. All practices the associate teacher uses must be consistent with guidelines put forth by Bank Street College and the New York City Department of Health /Bureau of Day Care.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the health safety and wellbeing of children in the program by providing close supervision of children during all activities.
- Assist in the planning and implementing of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and stimulates each childs individual development.
- Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans promoting exploration creativity and discovery.
- Assist in working with parents to promote understanding of growth and development of their child.
- Effectively communicate with parents verbally and in writing throughout the year.
- Assist in writing classroom blogs/newsletters parent/teacher conference reports and daily notes.
- Assist in documenting and maintaining student records including but not limited to reports about areas of development and growth and areas of concerns if applicable.
- Attend all required trainings supervisory meetings and other professional development workshops.
- Engage in reflective supervision with the lead teacher and when appropriate support the building of a collaborative relationship between the lead teacher and faculty advisor.
- Participate in parent/teacher conferences and parent meetings both during regular working hours and at times before and after regular working hours.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers therapists and administrators.
- Ensure that all Bank Street College and NYC Department of Health/Bureau of Day Care guidelines are followed.
- Other duties as assigned by Director.
Qualifications:
- Must be working towards or have earned a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Must qualify for New York State Education Department Assistant Teacher Certification
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
Bank Street College of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race sexual orientation ethnic origin sex gender identity or expression religion or disability in its employment policies and other college administered programs.
Please submit applications online and contact Jeannette Corey at with any questions.
Required Experience:
IC