Assistant Teacher - EHS - Children's Corner
University Settlement Society of New York · universitysettlement.org
Brooklyn
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The job in short
Head Start early childhood assistant teacher.
Recruitment
Details
- Found
- 30 d ago · posted 2026-09-17
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $40,549–$45,000 a year
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: 565 Livonia Avenue - Brooklyn, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $40549.00 - $45000.00Salary, University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.
Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.
Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Teacher, plan and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities.
Conduct home visits at least twice per year for each family
Provide primary care to classroom children
Maintain an organized, safe and sanitary classroom for children
Assist with classroom set up and clean up on a daily basis
Complete and document daily, weekly and monthly classroom maintenance responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum
Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and children
Be part of a team in assessing family needs and child development status, and in creating classroom goals
Maintain proper documentations of classroom sessions
Maintain written observation of the children's experience in the classroom
Assist in the recruitment of families for the program
Attend and participate in program wide activities that include staff and parent meetings, events, trainings and professional development sessions as required
Maintain up-to-date regulation required trainings
Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or HSE required, Bachelors degree preferred
Teacher Assistant Certification or CDA
Experience working with children
Bilingual English / Spanish or Chinese preferred
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per week
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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