What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Broadway Housing Communities?
Broadway Housing Communities is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our art-based and Reggio-inspired Early Childhood Programs. This is a full-day program, committed to providing individualized, comprehensive educational services for 3-5 year old children and their families in West Harlem. The Assistant Teacher manages a classroom in accordance with Program Performance Standards, Board of Directors, Policy Council, and Broadway Housing Communities policies and procedures.
- Supports classroom teachers and leads age groups in implementing high quality and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Planning and supervising a warm, nurturing developmentally appropriate environment for the development of the whole child while practicing Dorothy Day Early Childhood Center’s high level of care and educational standards.
- Designing and maintaining a classroom environment that facilitates active, hands-on learning, group management, self-expression and choice, cultural diversity and inclusion of all children, parents, volunteers and staff.
- Assist with the planning and implementing of lessons.
- Document student progress through work samples, observations and Teaching Strategies Gold Assessments.
- Participate in mandatory planning, staff meetings and Professional Development.
- Ensures implementation of Broadway Housing Communities philosophy and foundational beliefs in all educational practices e.g. Reggio-based curriculum, inclusive and anti-bias education, and instructional practices.
- Supports roll out of Education and Development initiatives in program
- Uses education quality tools (e.g. work samples, small group notes, and child observations), to assess program and curriculum implementation.
- Supports and identifies interventions for behavior challenges.
- Partners and communicates effectively with families.
- Serve as a role-model for all teachers.
Prefer a minimum of 9 college credits in early childhood education or childhood education and/or intention to enroll in an education program. A minimum of one year of early childhood experience is necessary. Candidates should also possess knowledge and understanding of child development, and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.
BHC and the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000 - $48,000