Teaching Assistant - Astoria, United States - Kid Krazy Preschool
3 weeks ago
Description
PART TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT
1:00pm - 6:15 AFTERNOON
1 Position
- 3K / 4K CLASSROOM
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Do you honestly ENJOY working with children and all that comes with this rewarding field?
- If so, read the entire job description before applying
Rate of Pay:
$18
The following requirements are needed:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working with young children
- DOI Fingerprinting
- A desire to make a positive impact on a child's life
- A desire to be part of a school that views early childhood education as one of the most important times in a child's life.
- A nurturing, loving, and respectful approach to communicating with children.
- Understanding of Child Development
- A team player and a willingness to work hard.
- Excellent communication skills
- All employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Minimum of 2 doses)
Physical Demands:
This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, walking, standing, squatting, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, lifting, bending, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity
At times:
lifting children (apprx 40 lbs) or moving furniture for cleaning.
Cleaning - Daily end of the day cleaning of the classroom that entails, soaking toys for disinfecting, wiping chairs, tables, cubbies, children's / adult bathroom, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and a weekly steam clean of classroom carpet.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing curriculum development activities for the classroom
- Provide support and supervision to children in a daycare or toddler care setting
- Communicate effectively with both children and parents/guardians
- Assist in creating a safe and nurturing environment for early childhood education
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan and implement ageappropriate activities
- Support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development through play and structured learning experiences
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the classroom and materials
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting
- Knowledge of early childhood development and literacy education
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with young children
- Associates degree; additional coursework in early childhood education is a plus
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 26.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Astoria, NY 11102: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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