Department: Wimpfheimer Nursery School Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time Work Schedule: Employee Type: Auxiliary Posting Date: 11/18/2024 Union Representation: Not Applicable Posting Number: AS566P Pay Rate: $18.15 per hour Compensation:
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Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Wimpfheimer Nursery School is hiring an Assistant Teacher for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year through June 24th, 9:00am-5:15pm with an alternating schedule.
As an assistant teacher, you will support a team approach, working with other educators to develop and implement a high quality early education and care program that reflects the goals of our laboratory nursery school for children ages 0-5. Assistant teachers will exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, clear communication, respectful responsive caregiving practices, and a passion for working with children and families.
Qualifications
Highschool diploma and experience working with young children (ages 0-5).
Desire to grow and increase knowledge in the field of child development.
Cheerful, nurturing, positive team player with collaborative work ethic.
Able to organize and care for the classroom environment, prepare and arrange materials, clean up and set up.
Participate in school events such as parent night, family socials, teacher training.
Must be fingerprinted and cleared with a background check through the NY State Office of Children and Family Services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This position requires the candidate to be able to care for childrens physical needs on a consistent basis. Candidates must be able to interact with children on their level; frequent bending, squatting and playing on the floor is expected. Candidate must be able to lift 30 pounds. Candidate must remain alert and productive. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching outside in all seasons and all weather.
The Assistant Teacher must be capable of managing and supervising small groups of children (up to 7) alone at periods of the day such as when other teachers take lunch breaks. The Assistant teacher may, at times, act as the lead teacher and must have the skills to supervise and manage groups of children in the lead teachers absence.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.
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