Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Assistant Teacher

DEPARTMENT:  Early Childhood

REPORTS TO:  Educational Director

LOCATION : 319 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

SALARY RANGE: $36,153-$39,950

SCHEDULE : FT hours, Mon-Fri; 8:00-3:30, 9:00am to 4:30pm, or 10:00am to 5:30pm (schedule may vary and be based on program needs). This position is performance-based and is also contingent on funding availability.

Date: July 2026

JOB SUMMARY:  Assist the lead teacher in planning and supervising   services for a classroom of 15 to 20 children using the identified curriculum and best practices in accordance with the Department of Education & Department of Health (Article 47) and other relevant regulations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma. Working towards an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education is preferred. 
• Must have or obtain the assistant teaching credential. ATSA exam. 
• Experience working with families and children aged 3-5 and their families. 
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social, or cultural needs.
• Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure the completion of assigned work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds easily and regularly.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully clear NYS Indentogo-DOE Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply)
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards
• Mandated reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with the agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and other training required by DOH and DOE. 
• Obtain a First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• If hired, Grand Street requires all potential employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster shot. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with DOE and DOHMH regulations, including regular visual inspection of equipment and areas accessible to children.
• Assisting and supporting staff in the planning and implementation of programming that takes into account the emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and language development and health needs of the individual child as well as the group.
• Work cooperatively with the classroom team and coordinators to ensure the children’s goals and objectives are met.
• Assist with maintaining developmentally appropriate equipment and materials in good, sanitized, and disinfected condition and ensure children’s access and constructive use.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information (verbal and written), including child behavior and parent communication.
• Notifying the Lead Teacher of any concerns or observations of child health and behavior.
• Consulting with the teacher prior to communicating information about individual children to parents.
• Assisting and supporting with the recordkeeping and curriculum planning for individual children and the group, including ongoing assessment of children’s development in keeping with identified DOE and GSS school readiness goals using Teaching Strategies Gold three times a year.
• Participate in regular weekly team meetings, multidisciplinary case conferences, and parent meetings.
• Develop and maintain positive working partnerships with parents. 
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to communicate information about child development and individual children to parents.
• Assist with standardized developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 calendar days of the child’s entry and follow through with any needed follow-up.
• Work with specialists and parents to support children with diagnosed special needs.
• Assist teacher in home visits at least twice a year according to program policies and procedures.
• Assist in parent/teacher conferences at least three times per year to share child outcomes and work collaboratively with parents to establish individual goals related to school readiness.
• Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of child maltreatment.
• Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training and all required trainings and meetings.
• Participate in annual performance evaluation to set short- and long-term professional goals.
• Special projects and duties, as assigned and as required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar, and apply online through our career center. 

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