HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC·New York
The Assistant Teacher will collaborate with the Director and group teacher on daily lessons and activities while actively creating a child-oriented and literacy-focused atmosphere. Essential duties include ensuring developmentally appropriate care, supervising children at all times, and assisting with program planning and center maintenance.
We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Assistant Teacher to join our team!
Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Assistant Teacher for our Families w/ Children facility located in the Jamaica area of Queens.
As the Assistant Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, supporting our Early Childhood Education Center.
The Assistant Teacher will collaborate with the program’s Director and group teacher on daily lessons and activities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for active engagement in classroom activities as well as an ability to work well as part of a team.
This is an excellent position for a graduate student or early-stage professional.
Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.
Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC.
Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep.
Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs.
Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community.
Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 12 paid holidays.
Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
SALARY: $34,000
Candidates must possess at least a High School Diploma, with prior experience in a childcare setting being preferred. Applicants must also demonstrate sensitivity when working with homeless populations and be willing to consent to a multi-phase criminal background check.
Market context
Assistant teacher roles in New York are often in steady demand in early childhood and supportive education settings, especially where programs serve vulnerable families. This position is competitive because employers look for a high school diploma, childcare experience, and comfort working sensitively with homeless populations, along with clearance for a multi-phase criminal background check. If you are considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here first, then confirm your experience aligns with the setting before submitting.
