Assistant Teacher Jobs in New York

Job Description:

Brooklyn Global Prep is looking for a Spanish or French teacher for our 2's classroom but may work in other classrooms as needed. The candidate should embody the school’s mission to create a child-centric haven that utilizes language immersion, creative open spaces, nature, art and music to continue the path of happy, culturally diverse, open-minded global thinkers and forever learners.

The successful candidate will:

• Work with the other teachers in a fun and engaging way using a variety of hands-on approaches to learning,
• Expose children to a wide variety of educational opportunities that encourage self-expression, communication, logical thinking, and problem-solving,
• Support children to excel in math, science, reading, and writing in French,
• Care for young children and make sure they are safe, clean, and monitored at all times,
• Ensure city and state compliance at all times,
• Additional duties as needed for this role.

Position Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred but not required,
• Experience in a preschool or with young children,
• Fluent Spanish or French speaker,
• Have experience caring for young children.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position which include lifting children, year-round daily physical activities, and more,
• Ability to play an instrument preferred but not required,
• NYS Birth - 2 Certification preferred but not required,
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid and Mental Health are preferred but not required.

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• preschool or daycare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• French (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• degree in early childhood education or CDA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person