College Assistant - Child Care Center

Job Title

College Assistant – Child Care Center

The City University of New York (CUNY)

Graduate Center, 365 5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City

Part‑time (20 hours per week; 1,040 hours per year).

Assist in a preschool classroom at the Child Development and Learning Center, supporting the head teacher and delivering a play‑based, developmentally appropriate early childhood education program for graduate students’ families.

• Assist the head teacher in developing and implementing classroom curriculum in accordance with the philosophy of the center, which is reflective of the children’s development, interests, age and needs.
• Assist in planning additional activities which support each child’s individual goals.
• Assist in the supervision of the children to ensure their safety.
• Participate in staff and classroom team meetings.
• Participate in parent‑teacher conferences and curriculum meetings.
• Assist the head teacher with record keeping and reporting.
• Communicate in an effective manner (written and verbal).
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a professional relationship with parents.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the classroom.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must demonstrate sufficient skills to perform the duties of the assigned tasks.

• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

$19.12–$20.63 per hour.

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and tax‑deferred savings plans. Part‑time employees may be eligible for health benefits, subject to weekly or semester work‑hour criteria. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Administrative
• Industries:
  Higher Education

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.