We are looking for a Teacher Assistant who will help to ensure our goal - to provide the highest quality of early childhood education using theories from creative and high-scope educational models

Little Scholars is always innovating, that is why our ideas and curriculum will stimulate all five areas of development:

• social/emotional
• cognitive
• physical/motor
• self-help/adaptive
• communicative/language

Our primary goal is to get the finest educational results possible through a comprehensive approach. Our alums take initiative in elementary school and get honours marks.

The mission of Little Scholars is to ensure comprehensive development for each child and careful monitoring of all students during active learning, valuing diversity and individual needs.

We need a professional who will not just follow our progressive curriculum. But someone, who shows interest in work and a gentle approach to children, provides care so that parents are sure that their children are in a favourable environment.

In your day-by-day activities, you will work on:

• Assisting the lead teacher in creating a welcoming, engaging classroom
• Assisting the lead teacher in the planning of weekly themes, lesson plans and carrying out daily activities- Supervising activities of children and provide stimulating activities
• Maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children at all times
• Actively engaging in daily activities and routines with children
• Maintaining all required certifications
• Ensuring compliance with all New York Department of Health rules and regulations

Required qualifications:

• An Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related fields (Minimum of 12 CORE ECE Units)
• 6 months or more of professional childcare experience
• Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children
• Ability to instruct young children on rules of conduct and learning new tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
• Patience and compassion are suitable for working with young children
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role

Advantages:

• Some college coursework in Early Childhood Education
• Child Development Associate Certification
• Additional knowledge of other languages

Schedule:

• 8 am - 4 pm
• 5 working days per week
• 8 working hours per day

Location: LSIV: 4123 Avenue U Brooklyn, NY, 11234

Why working with us is a good idea:

• Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Here are the recruiting steps for this position:

• Online interview with our Talent Team Partner (30 min)
• Offline interview with the Hiring Manager (1h)
• Background Check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11234: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Preferred communication channel

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person