Assist the Head Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons while maintaining a stimulating and clean classroom environment. Provide direct care, supervision, and support for children while fostering positive relationships with parents.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include a CDA certificate, an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, or bilingual skills.
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Job description
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation.
It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program.
The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs.
At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.
We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.
We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Teacher -.
In this role, the successful candidate Assist Head Teacher in Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons; work with a team to provide stimulating environment and activities; encourage parent involvement; set individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child; keep room clean; help with toileting; other various classroom duties.
Job Responsibilities
Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival
Communicates directly with supervisor
Readily accepts and responds to supervisory inputs accordingly
Ability to implement suggestions
Stays open to constructive criticism and suggestions
Seeks and asks for help if needed
Is willing to help others and steps outside normal job perimeters when necessary
Approaches criticism with learning attitude
Communicates directly, avoids gossip
Offers shares ideas and materials
Strives to assume a fair share of work
Is friendly and respectful with others
Handles transitions well
Follows the daily schedule and provides outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permitting
Is prepared for days activities
Is flexible responsive to child interests
Anticipates problems and redirects
Provides an appropriate role model
Provides plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day
Provides suitable materials for all activities
Develops plans based on goals from observations/curriculum
Provides developmentally appropriate activities
Plans are carried out in the classroom
Lessons plans support all areas of development and reflect childrens interests
Turns in lesson plans and childrens observations in a timely fashion
Creates an inviting learning environment.
Holds parents conferences on schedule
Takes an active role in encouraging parent participation
Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships
Maintains confidentiality 6. Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships Maintains confidentiality
Is tactful with negative information
Listens and responds well to parents
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Greets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom
Does not speak about the child in front of him/ her
Ability to make appropriate written documentation and referrals when needed
Helps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say sings talks throughout the day and interacts verbally during routines such as diaper changing, hand washing, etc.
Ability to set appropriate limits
Has a clear and fair discipline procedure
Reinforces positive behavior
Avoids stereotyping and labeling
Ability to work with children who are acting out
Promotes self esteem in communications
Encourages independence/self help
Is aware of developmental levels / changes
Knows and shows respect for individuals
Uses a modulated, appropriate voice
Supervises children closely and effectively throughout the day
Always attends to childrens needs before everything else
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings.
Careful to keep information about children and families confidential
Ensures all required paper work are done and / or due on time
Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems. Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems. Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems
Remains calm in a tense situation
Flexible with assignments and schedule
Gives ample notice for absences
Looks for ways to improve the program
Comes to work with a positive attitude
Opens to new ideas
Follows centers philosophy and policies
Alert in health and safety matter
Good grooming and appropriate attire
Responsible in job duties
Reliable in attendance
Arrives on time
Puts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening; every effort to prevent SIDS is made
Feeds children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines
Inspects fire exits and extinguishers regularly
Files incident or accident reports accordingly and as needed
Notifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurt
Uses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as required
Uses the Germ Box effectively
Follows the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as needed
Follows the When to Wash Hand policies as posted in the classroom
Follows the hand washing procedures accordingly
Inspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or GED 1 year relevant experience Warm, caring and outgoing personality Ability to work well with others Able to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and staff
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years experience in childcare Health and Safety Trainings CDA Certificate Associate or higher Degree in Early Childhood Education Bilingual
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $31,601.00 - $41,248.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Teaching assistant roles in New York are often tied to steady school and childcare staffing needs, especially where programs need support for classroom routines, supervision, and active play. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who meet state or accreditation requirements and can handle both indoor and outdoor activity demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your education, experience, and physical readiness before applying.
