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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Teacher - Fulltime - M- F - Varies - 8a - 4p, 9a - 5p or 10a -6p - Brooklyn.

In this role, the successful candidate Assist Head Teacher in Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons; work with a team to provide stimulating environment and activities; encourage parent involvement; set individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child; keep room clean; help with toileting; other various classroom duties.

Job Responsibilities:

Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrivalCommunicates directly with supervisorReadily accepts and responds to supervisory inputs accordinglyAbility to implement suggestionsStays open to constructive criticism and suggestionsSeeks and asks for help if neededIs willing to help others and steps outside normal job perimeters when necessaryApproaches criticism with learning attitudeCommunicates directly, avoids gossipOffers shares ideas and materialsStrives to assume a fair share of workIs friendly and respectful with othersHandles transitions wellFollows the daily schedule and provides outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permittingIs prepared for days activitiesIs flexible responsive to child interestsAnticipates problems and redirectsProvides an appropriate role modelProvides plenty of child-directed activities throughout the dayProvides suitable materials for all activitiesDevelops plans based on goals from observations/curriculumProvides developmentally appropriate activitiesPlans are carried out in the classroomLessons plans support all areas of development and reflect childrens interestsTurns in lesson plans and childrens observations in a timely fashionCreates an inviting learning environment.Holds parents conferences on scheduleTakes an active role in encouraging parent participationMakes every effort toward positive parent relationshipsMaintains confidentiality 6. Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships Maintains confidentialityIs tactful with negative informationListens and responds well to parentsAvailable and approachable with parents3. Listens and responds well to parents2. Available and approachable with parents3. Listens and responds well to parents Available and approachable with parentsGreets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroomDoes not speak about the child in front of him/ herAbility to make appropriate written documentation and referrals when neededHelps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say sings talks throughout the day and interacts verbally during routines such as diaper changing, hand washing, etc.Ability to set appropriate limitsHas a clear and fair discipline procedureReinforces positive behaviorAvoids stereotyping and labelingAbility to work with children who are acting outPromotes self esteem in communicationsEncourages independence/self helpIs aware of developmental levels / changesKnows and shows respect for individualsUses a modulated, appropriate voiceSupervises children closely and effectively throughout the dayAlways attends to childrens needs before everything elseAttends and actively participates in staff meetings.Careful to keep information about children and families confidentialEnsures all required paper work are done and / or due on timeQuickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems. Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems. Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problemsRemains calm in a tense situationFlexible with assignments and scheduleGives ample notice for absencesLooks for ways to improve the programComes to work with a positive attitudeOpens to new ideasFollows centers philosophy and policiesAlert in health and safety matterGood grooming and appropriate attireResponsible in job dutiesReliable in attendanceArrives on timePuts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening; every effort to prevent SIDS is madeFeeds children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelinesInspects fire exits and extinguishers regularlyFiles incident or accident reports accordingly and as neededNotifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurtUses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as requiredUses the Germ Box effectivelyFollows the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as neededFollows the When to Wash Hand policies as posted in the classroomFollows the hand washing procedures accordinglyInspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED
1 year relevant experience
Warm, caring and outgoing personality
Ability to work well with others
Able to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and staff
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years experience in childcare
Health and Safety Trainings
CDA Certificate
Associate or higher Degree in Early Childhood Education
Bilingual

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's network provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $31,200.00 - $35,494.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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