Assistant Teacher

and the job listing Expires on February 8, 2026

We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Assistant Teacher to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Assistant Teacher for our Families w/ Children facility located in the Jamaica area of Queens. As the Assistant Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, supporting our Early Childhood Education Center. The Assistant Teacher will collaborate with the program’s Director and group teacher on daily lessons and activities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for active engagement in classroom activities as well as an ability to work well as part of a team. This is an excellent position for a graduate student or early-stage professional. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS:

Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively create and maintain a child-oriented and literacy-focused atmosphere.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate educational, physical, and hygienic care of the children.
• Interact closely with and supervise children at all times.
• Ensure respectful interactions with children, parents and staff.
• Assist in providing a balance of activities to meet the children’s needs.
• Assist in the planning and execution of a program to provide childcare for children.
• Contribute in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program.
• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the center.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards at all times.
• Attend trainings as related to job duties.
• Perform other duties as may be requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a child care setting preferred.
• Sensitivity and awareness while working with homeless and vulnerable populations.
• Must be willing to consent to a multi-phase criminal background check.
• Ability to lift 40 or more pounds.
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend down, and pick up children throughout the course of an eight-hour shift.

COMPENSATION/EEO:

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 12 paid holidays.

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Linda

E. McMahon Student Commons, 2nd Floor
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825