Teacher Assistant

Kings Bay Y / JCC Brooklyn and

TEACHER ASSISTANT (FOR CHILDREN OF AGE 2-5 y.o.)

The opportunity

Kings Bay Y/ JCC Brooklyn is a community space that connects uplifts and inspires. It is a Jewish Community Center with and without walls. Our 4 locations Nostrand Avenue Windsor Terrace North Williamsburg and Clinton Hill are progressive schools based on several wonderful philosophies including the Play-Based Emergent Curriculum. Students are engaged in activities that are both relevant and of great interest to them including: art literacy dance and music. They will use their five senses to explore the world around them and be exposed to a variety of different learning materials.

We welcome everyone from all religious racial and ethnic backgrounds as we provide a wide array of programs for children and families to explore Jewish culture values holidays and Israel through music storytelling art Hebrew and food. We offer early childhood programs summer day camps after-school and other fun and engaging programs for families

We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Assistant Teacher to join our team on a consistent schedule. The Assistant Teacher will support classroom activities supervise students and step in to lead when the lead teacher is unavailable. This role provides essential support to ensure smooth classroom operations whether during transitions long-term teacher absences or in day-to-day classroom needs. The position offers a regular schedule making it ideal for someone looking for a consistent and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic learning environment at Kings Bay Y/JCC Brooklyn.

Main Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the Regular Teacher
• Be able to lift carry and hold children to stop and bend to a childs level and stand for long periods of time throughout the day
• Encourage student participation minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment while Regular Teacher is absent
• Track attendance collect homework and provide general supervision during class periods
• Work with students individually or as a group/adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student and to keep up with the regular curriculum
• Manage and instruct the class effectively from roll call to tidying up the classroom after the students have left
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom including in the halls on the playground
• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the Regular Teachers past lesson plans
• Communicate daily and meet weekly in the classroom with your head teacher. Accept guidance where needed and assist the head teacher in supervising and assessing student teachers assigned to the classroom

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education (at least 2 years)
• Experience in leading and instructing childcare students at least 1 year
• General knowledge of several subjects
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt plans to specific classrooms
• Flexibility and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• Fingerprinted by IdentoGo
• CPR/First Aid
• Mandated reporter
• SCR clearance

Schedule

This is a part-time position that can lead to a full-time contract for any open positions available. Schedule: 3 PM 6 PM.

• Monday to Friday
• On-call or as needed

Salary

Salary: $20 per hour

Required Experience:

Junior IC