Assistant Teacher

Title:            Assistant Teacher                  

Location:     Urban Horizons Early Childhood Development Center Early Learn/Head Start           

Reports to: Center Director/ Education Director              

About Us:

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud. WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access in the South Bronx access to resources that support thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See www.whedco.org for more information.

Job Summary:   

WHEDco seeks an Assistant Teacher to join Urban Horizons Early Childhood Discovery Center, a year-round Early Learn NYC and Head Start program for three-and four-year-old children. The Center serves 111 pre-school students from over 20 different countries. WHEDco’s full-day program offers a nurturing environment that allows children to develop confidence, think creatively, analyze information, and communicate effectively. Each year 100% of the students graduate prepared for kindergarten, ensuring that they begin their school careers ready to succeed. The Assistant Teacher will support the classroom.

Responsibilities:

 Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher will be responsible for:

• Implement program goals, policies, and procedures while adhering to schedules and personnel practices.
• Assist in supervising children by planning and executing age-appropriate educational, social, and developmental programs, creating and supervising a conducive learning environment, and collaborating with the Lead Teacher on curriculum planning for the group and individual children.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of children's progress.
• Keeping the classroom and materials in good condition and encouraging their constructive use. Reporting damaged or hazardous equipment to the Educational Director.
• Participating in team conferences, staff meetings, in-service training, and educational courses.
• Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and home visits.
• • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Educational Director.

Qualifications:

• An Assistant Teacher will be required to meet the minimum requirements for the New York City Department of Health: Bureau of Day Care, Section 47.13 Staff and be at least 19 years of age and

1. Have a high school diploma or HSE, or;
2. 60 college credits, and;
3. Child Development Associate Credential approved by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

• Proven ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English. Strong skill in a second language most common amongst participants is also preferred.
• Exhibition of leadership ability in the area of supervision.
• General knowledge of early childhood development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Satisfactory completion of required medical examinations and screening procedures.

Excellent benefits and competitive salary $30,775.05 to $34,643.40 based on education and experience. After 60 days of employment, Center Staff working 15 hours or more per week are represented by Local 95, DC 37, AFSCME, and are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

WHEDco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.