Child Care Teacher Assistant, New York

Child Care Teacher Assistant

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Job Description

Summary

Almond Tree is a small, vibrant early childhood program nestled in the heart of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. We provide a joyful, nurturing space where children ages 2 to 5 are encouraged to grow through play, exploration, and meaningful learning experiences. As part of our Team, you'll help create a safe, warm supportive and engaging environment where children feel safe, seen and heard, and where their development is supported across all key domains.

Duties

Key Responsibilities
You will work collaboratively with Team Members to:

Supervise and actively engage children throughout the day with warmth, attentiveness, and care
Maintain a gentle, curious, and respectful approach to children and families
Build nurturing, responsive relationships with children to support their social and emotional growth.
Support children’s daily routines including arrival, meals/snacks, rest, diapering/toileting, handwashing, and transitions
Prepare materials and maintain an organized, inviting classroom environment
Plan and implement activities that reflect children’s interests and developmental stages
Observe and document children's progress to inform instruction and communicate with families
Foster positive partnerships with families through regular communication and family engagement.
Take children on outdoor activities, including neighborhood walks and visits to the park
Prepare and serve healthy meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional standards
Clean and sanitize classroom spaces regularly
Support parent-teacher conferences and engage with families in meaningful ways
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions
Support licensing, inspection and official visits
Perform recordkeeping activities ie attendance, incident reports, observations
Perform other duties as needed in a collaborative team setting

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or at least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or currently in school for one
Minimum of 2 years experience in a child care setting
Successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting through the NYC Department of Health
Complete 10 hours of Health and Safety Training on the ECETP website (will provide additional information about this)
Must have Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain before the start date)
Three references- 2 professional (from a child-related role and 1 personal (at least one from a child-related role)
Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs, bend, crouch, kneel, balance, sit on floor, stand and walk for extended periods, and engage in active play indoors and outdoors
Strong positive attitude, communication, reliability, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with platforms like Brightwheel, ClassDojo, and Teaching Strategies is a plus

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Location:: New York
Category:: Education

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