What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mandarin Assistant Teacher position at Kuei Luck Early Childhood Center?
Mandarin Speaking Assistant Teacher
We are looking for a motivated candidate to join our Early Childhood Center, one who aligns with our play-based philosophy, has a strong work ethic, is a self-starter and enjoys young children. Candidate must work collaboratively, have excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work closely with families. Experience and knowledge of the Reggio-Inspired Approach is a plus.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children.
- Supervise children and maintain their safety as the first priority
- Assist with feeding, toileting, dressing, hygiene and diapering infants and toddlers.
- Collaborate with teachers in planning lessons and daily activities.
- Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work and communicate with children, families, and colleagues.
- Must love children.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, GED or International Diploma required
- An Associate/Bachelor degree is preferred, along with an Early Childhood Education background
- Must have over 1 year early childhood classroom experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work and communicate with children, families, and colleagues.
- Fluent Mandarin speaker able to plan activities for young children
Requirements:
- Maintain a nurturing and safe environment for children.
- Work in a diverse team environment
- Obtain fingerprints from DOI, pass a background check, maintain online trainings and a medical.
- Physical Requirements – Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, observing, changing diapers, cleaning up after meals, stooping, kneeling, crouching, & crawling.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday full time
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Career path opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid holidays and vacation days
- Health Insurance
- Employee discount
- 401(k) plan with matching
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Greenpoint, NY (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Greenpoint, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20