Assistant Teacher

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The Kingsborough Community College Child Development Center provides high-quality early care and education for children ages 2 to 9, specifically serving the children of KCC student-parents. In addition to early education, the center supports student-parents through academic assistance and parent education programs. The center also serves the broader KCC community by offering work-study opportunities and functioning as a demonstration and observation site for adult learners in child development.

Position Overview:

The Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in implementing the daily classroom program and curriculum under the supervision of the Lead Teacher and the Center Director. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment while helping children grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and executing daily classroom activities and curriculum

• Provide direct care and supervision to children in the classroom

• Observe and document individual children’s behavior and development as assigned

• Contribute to the completion of developmental assessments using **Teaching Strategies GOLD**

• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and engaging classroom environment

• Support with classroom setup and cleanup on a daily basis

• Complete and document daily, weekly, and monthly classroom maintenance tasks

• Build consistent, supportive relationships with children and families

• Participate in family engagement efforts and classroom goal-setting

• Maintain accurate records and documentation of classroom activities and child observations

• Assist in recruiting families for the program as needed

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, center events, and required professional development sessions

• Stay current with required trainings and certifications in accordance with licensing regulations

• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the center’s operations

Location: Kingsborough Community College Child Development Center
Position Type: Full time Assistant Teacher
Reports To: Lead Teacher and Center Director

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

• Teacher Assistant Certification or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in an early childhood setting

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team

• Knowledge of child development and positive behavior support strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Teaching Strategies GOLD or similar assessment tools

• Experience working in a childcare setting or an Early Childhood classroom

• Bilingual skills are a plus

Pay Range:

Minimum-Maximum: $38,000

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