Teacher Assistant Job New York City area,New York USA,Education / Teaching

Kings Bay Y / JCC Brooklyn www.kingsbayy.org and (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

TEACHER ASSISTANT (FOR CHILDREN OF AGE 2-5 y.o.)

The opportunity

Kings Bay Y/ JCC Brooklyn is a community space that connects, uplifts, and inspires. It is a Jewish Community Center with and without walls. Our 4 locations, Nostrand Avenue, Windsor Terrace, North Williamsburg, and Clinton Hill are progressive schools based on several wonderful philosophies including the Play-Based Emergent Curriculum. Students are engaged in activities that are both relevant and of great interest to them, including: art, literacy, dance, and music.

They will use their five senses to explore the world around them and be exposed to a variety of different learning materials.

We welcome everyone from all religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds as we provide a wide array of programs for children and families to explore Jewish culture, values, holidays, and Israel through music, storytelling, art, Hebrew, and food. We offer early childhood programs, summer day camps, after-school, and other fun and engaging programs for families.

We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Assistant Teacher to join our team on a consistent schedule. The Assistant Teacher will support classroom activities, supervise students, and step in to lead when the lead teacher is unavailable. This role provides essential support to ensure smooth classroom operations, whether during transitions, long-term teacher absences, or in day-to-day classroom needs. The position offers a regular schedule, making it ideal for someone looking for a consistent and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic learning environment at Kings Bay Y/JCC Brooklyn.

Main Responsibilities

Follow lesson plans provided by the Regular Teacher

Be able to lift, carry and hold children, to stop and bend to a child’s level and stand for long periods of time throughout the day

Encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment while Regular Teacher is absent

Track attendance, collect homework, and provide general supervision during class periods

Work with students individually or as a group/adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student and to keep up with the regular curriculum

Manage and instruct the class effectively from roll call to tidying up the classroom after the students have left

Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground

For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the Regular Teacher’s past lesson plans

Communicate daily and meet weekly in the classroom with your head teacher. Accept guidance where needed and assist the head teacher in supervising and assessing student teachers assigned to the classroom

Qualifications

Early Childhood Education (at least 2 years)

Experience in leading and instructing childcare students – at least 1 year

General knowledge of several subjects

Strong English verbal and written communication skills

Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms

Flexibility and critical-thinking skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements:

Fingerprinted by Idento Go

CPR/First Aid

Mandated reporter

SCR clearance

Schedule

This is a part-time position that can lead to a full-time contract for any open positions available.

Schedule:

3 PM – 6 PM.

Monday to Friday

On-call or as needed

Salary

Salary: $20 per hour

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