Join our Little Scholars team and receive a $250 sign-on bonus as a thank-you for sharing your talent and passion for early childhood education!
We are looking for a Teacher Assistant who will help to ensure our goal – to provide the highest quality of early childhood education using theories from creative and high-scope educational models. We need a professional who will not just follow our progressive curriculum. But someone who shows interest in work and a gentle approach to children provides care so that parents are sure that their children are in a favourable environment.
About Us
At Little Scholars, our mission is to spark curiosity, promote joy, and cultivate growth in all areas of child development. Our curriculum nurtures every aspect of a child’s growth:
What You’ll Do
- Assisting the lead teacher in creating a welcoming, engaging classroom
- Assisting the lead teacher in the planning of weekly themes, lesson plans and carrying out daily activities- Supervising activities of children and provide stimulating activities
- Maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children at all times
- Actively engaging in daily activities and routines with children
- Maintaining all required certifications
- Ensuring compliance with all New York Department of Health rules and regulations
Required qualifications
- An Associate’s Degree or higher
- 6 months or more of professional childcare experience
- Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children
- Ability to instruct young children on rules of conduct and learning new tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents
- Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
- Patience and compassion are suitable for working with young children
- Meet state-specific guidelines for the role
- Ability to commute 345 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance