What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant Teacher position at The Reggio Emilia Montessori Center?
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt (Mon-Fri 7:45am-3:45pm)
Contract Start Date: Immediately
Contract End Date: June 30th, 2025 with the potential to renew your contract
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma; BA Preferred
- At least 1 year of experience working with children under 5 years old
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Support a classroom of up to 12 children ages 3-5 year olds.
- Substitute in absence of a lead teacher.
- Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members.
- Develop new and engaging age-appropriate activities weekly.
- Document children's activities daily and post periodic updates to Brightwheel.
- Communicate positively and respectfully with families.
- Ensure children are kept safe at all times.
- Change diapers, heat meals, and ensure classroom cleanliness.
- Ensure families and children are engaged in a well-rounded experience where each child is cared for, valued and educated appropriately.
- Maintain a well organized learning environment.
- Participate actively in school and community experiences and seek engaging, educational and enrichment opportunities.
- Provide arrival, dismissal and other Operations support as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $35,000.00 - $37,440.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- NYC classroom roles require DOI or DOE fingerprinting with Identogo. Have you completed your fingerprinting clearance within the past 3 years? Please note that a having a fingerprinting receipt within the past 3 years is not a requirement for employment, however, you will need to complete fingerprinting prior to your first day of work if you haven't already done so.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- daycare or preschool: 1 year (Required)
- Preschool Assistant Teacher: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $37,440