The Daycare Teacher Assistant is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children. They will plan and implement daily activities that promote growth in various developmental areas while ensuring appropriate supervision and interaction with the children.
ABOUT YOU As Staten Island’s premier Early Childhood Education Center, our mission is to foster a safe, nurturing, and fun school environment that provides a strong educational foundation for students.
Purpose/Scope of responsibility
Create and maintain a safe, clean and physically appropriate environment
Provide and ensure appropriate and sensitive interaction with the children at all times
Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of the children at all times Provide and ensure appropriate language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policy
Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed in all areas of care regarding health, nutrition, diapering and supervision
Plan, develop and implement daily activities that stimulate growth in all areas of development (motor, language, social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral)
Assist in planning school wide events
Establish and maintain professional communication with parents while keeping them informed of their child’s daily activities, progress and development
Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues
Attends weekly staff meetings, Inservice training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar
Keep Director or Assistant Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extra ordinary circumstances
High School Diploma and Child Development Certification OR High School Diploma AND One year of child care experience in an early childhood day care setting preferred
SALARY $36,500 annually
The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!
The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.
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Market context
Daycare Teacher Assistant roles in New York are often in steady demand because licensed child care programs need support staff who can help maintain safe, structured classrooms. This role is competitive when candidates already have the required certification or early childhood experience, plus clearances and medical documentation ready. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fingerprint, NYS, and medical clearance status before applying.
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