What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Teacher Assistant - Classroom support position at Wiser Choice Learning Inc?
Part-Time Floating Teacher Assistant – Early Childhood Education
We are seeking a caring, dependable, and flexible Part-Time Floating Teacher Assistant to support our early childhood classrooms in Brooklyn, NY. This position will assist in any classroom where coverage or additional support is needed, including our 2-Year-Old, 3K, and Pre-K classrooms.
Responsibilities:
- Float between classrooms based on daily staffing and program needs
- Assist Lead Teachers with classroom activities and lessons
- Provide classroom coverage during staff breaks, meetings, and absences
- Supervise and actively engage with children throughout the day
- Support children with meals, toileting, transitions, rest time, and daily routines
- Quickly adjust to the routines and expectations of different classrooms and age groups
- Help maintain clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classrooms
- Follow all classroom schedules, safety procedures, and center policies
- Communicate professionally with teachers, directors, children, and families
- Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and preparation of learning materials
- Report concerns promptly to the Lead Teacher or Director
- Participate in required meetings, orientation, training, and professional development
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience working with young children preferred
- Must be flexible, patient, nurturing, reliable, and comfortable working in different classrooms
- Must be able to follow directions and work collaboratively with multiple teaching teams
- Must complete all required health, safety, and early childhood training
- Must provide current medical clearance
- Must successfully complete all required background checks and fingerprinting
- Must be able to stand, bend, sit on the floor, and lift up to 40 pounds when needed
Pay:
- Starting rate: $18.50 per hour
- Increase to $19.50 per hour after successfully completing the 90-day probationary period
Schedule:
This is a part-time, in-person position. Candidates must be dependable and available to work their assigned schedule consistently. Specific days and hours will be discussed during the interview.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
To Apply:
Please submit your résumé and availability. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a virtual or in-person interview.
Please submit your résumé and availability. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a virtual or in-person interview.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $19 - $20