RDLN0251814-0127
2022-11-01T00:00:00
2023-01-31T00:00:00
Job Description:About the OrganizationRed Door Learning Centers have been serving young children, with and without disabilities, since 2009. Our mission is to provide quality preschool and child care for all families in the community in a nurturing, loving and developmentally appropriate educational environment. We believe that fulfilling this mission will enable children to develop to their full potential.Preschool Teacher AssistantRed Door Learning Centers is seeking a preschool teacher assistant. Candidates should have experience or desire to work in a preschool/childcare setting with children ages birth to age 5. Some Red Door Preschool classes are integrated with both typically developing children and children who have mild to moderate special needs. Position DescriptionWe are currently looking for a Full-Time Preschool Teacher Assistant. This is a permanent, hourly position in which the Assistant is a member of the school wide team. Red Door believes that by working together we can apply our individual strengths to meet the needs of our students and families, which guarantees success for all. We welcome staff who come to us with a wide range of experience, from new graduates, to seasoned veterans, and who are looking to work collaboratively with fellow preschool and childcare staff. Through thoughtful supervision and coaching, Red Door assists all of our staff to expand their skills, take on challenges and experience success!Essential Functions:Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students in the classroomAssist teacher to develop and execute classroom lessons and activities using developmentally appropriate curriculumCollaboratively develop and implement: Lesson plans, assessments and progress reportsMaintain effective classroom managementTeam to create a child centered classroom that supports choice-based activities, including classroom displays that are child centered and feature the work of the childrenEnsure all classroom materials are intact, safe and presented in a child-friendly and age/developmentally appropriate mannerKnowledge of, or willingness to learn about, current curriculum standards and ability to integrate into lesson plansParticipate in team meetings and staff meetingsHelp with the ongoing assessment and documentation of children’s performance and progress.Assist the lead teacher to maintain accurate attendance records for all children in class.Assist to develop a schedule that is reflective of the needs of the children in the class and supports best practice in early childhood education.Attend Red Door events as necessary.Assist lead teacher to maintain regular contact with the families via notebooks and/or phone calls.Open communication with supervisor, including reporting any immediate concerns of the parents/guardians Requirements:Experience in working with children birth-5 years of age preferredNY State Teacher Assistant Certificate, or willingness to obtain oneCDA (Child Development Association) credential preferred, or willing to obtain oneAbility to build a warm and inclusive classroom environment for students with different levels of learning ability, styles and backgroundsExcellent in creating and maintaining strong relationships with students and families Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $21./hr. depending on experience and certificationBenefits:Professional development assistancePaid time off after 1 yearRetirement Plan – employee paidApplication Deadline: 01/30/2022Start Date: 11/01/2022
Teaching Assistant
Red Door Learning Centers
Long Island
Hourly wage
Fixed