Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Part Time and Substitute

Division - Department: 14th Street Y

Job Classification: Part Time - Non-Exempt, Non-Union

Date: December 2025

Supervisor: Jill Shely, Julia Massey

Educational Alliance, a 128 year old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.

EdAlliance “Perks”

JOB PURPOSE

Create a safe learning environment for the children in our Infant and Toddler classes that fosters inquiry, exploration, learning & respect.

Collaborate with teachers to support famlies and children in our infant and toddler classes.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Participate in classroom through daily activities
• Support Families and Children in the program.
• Partner with the teaching staff and administration in the overall philosophy of 14Y Early Childhood Programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning, Preparation Curriculum Development

• Support curriculum with Lead teacher, based on class needs.
• Share in documenting
• Participate in meetings with teaching team

Classroom Environment

• Help create a classroom environment with inquiry, exploration, learning and respect in mind
• Create a warm and inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome
• Participate in organizing physical space and selection of materials in a way that is inviting and accessible for children
• Share in support documenting the classroom actives for newsletter.

Interactions with Children

• Speaking and listening to children with respect and mindfulness
• Assist in classroom procedures including transitions, routines and small groups
• Engage students in exploration and learning; curious about the children’s perspective
• Translating and coaching children through conflicts with problem solving

Relationships with Families

Professional Responsibilities

• Share in documenting children’s work, development and progress
• Collaborative and professional relationship with colleagues
• Reflective, asks questions, willing to take risks and make mistakes
• Participating in the professional community, including relationships to colleagues, service to the school and organization, and involvement in a culture of professional inquiry
• Showing professionalism including integrity, ethical conduct and decision making

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Knowledge

Teaching experience with teaching in early childhood setting preferred

Experience with children under the age of three

Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-workers

Role Key Competencies

Building Trust

Communication

Energy

Adaptability

Stress Tolerance

Coaching

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.