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The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting BSECDC's mission through the provision of high-quality early education and child development services. In collaboration with the Group Teacher, the Assistant Teacher will execute developmentally appropriate activities, cultivate a supportive classroom environment, and assess children's developmental progress. This role also entails the maintenance of records, communication with families, and collaboration with staff to ensure the well-being of all children. The Assistant Teacher is required to comply with all relevant regulations and BSECDC policies, as well as remain informed on current best practices in early childhood education. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Facilitate the execution of a structured learning environment and curriculum that foster developmental opportunities. ● Support the upkeep of classroom space and resources, and aid in the preparation for daily activities. ● Employ effective pedagogical techniques and positive behavior management strategies. ● Collaborate and engage in constructive communication with classroom personnel and families. ● Adhere to the established daily agenda and promote healthy practices. ● Aid the Lead Teacher with data collection and attendance tracking. ● Ensure consistent supervision, maintain appropriate group sizes and staff-to-child ratios, and uphold a secure and hygienic setting. ● Maintain regular attendance and actively participate in professional development activities. ● Support the completion of requisite data, documentation, and administrative tasks. ● Comply with all applicable organizational policies, procedures, legal mandates, and regulatory standards. ● Execute additional responsibilities as delegated. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ● Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or equivalent. ● New York State (NYS) Certified Teacher Assistant Certification or equivalent. ● Associate Degree in Education with active pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood Education: bachelor’s degree preferred. ● Fosters a supportive and nurturing educational milieu. ● Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication proficiencies. ● Adept in utilizing Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel. EXPERIENCE: ● A minimum of two years of experience working with preschool-aged children in a classroom or daycare setting. Experience should include planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, supervising children, and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment. ● Familiarity with child development theories and practices, as well as experience working with children from diverse backgrounds and abilities is highly valued. ● Additional experience working with preschoolers in a teaching assistant or volunteer role may also be considered. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. ● Employees must be able to walk, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. ● Employees must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to forty pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. ● Employees must be able to use their hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. ● Employees must have close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
At A Whole New World Academy of Hoboken, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Our team is passionate about early childhood education, and we are seeking an organized, dependable, and proactive Office Manager to support the daily operations of our center. Position Summary: The Office Manager is a key member of our administrative team, responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the school’s front office. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a warm, professional demeanor to interact with families, staff, and vendors. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and have experience in early childhood or educational settings. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the first point of contact for families, staff, and visitors—answering phones, emails, and inquiries in a courteous and professional manner Manage student records, attendance, enrollment documents, and staff files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations Coordinate school communications including newsletters, reminders, emergency alerts, and parent notifications Support daily operations including staff scheduling, classroom coverage coordination, and supply ordering Assist with billing, tuition collection, and liaising with the school’s accounting/payroll personnel Maintain organized filing systems (paper and digital) for licensing, HR, and parent communications Ensure school compliance with local and state childcare licensing regulations and assist with inspections/audits Manage calendars and appointments for school leadership and help coordinate events, tours, and meetings Provide general administrative support to the Director and other school leadership Uphold the school’s mission, values, and policies in all communications and interactions Qualifications: Minimum 2–3 years of office administration or office management experience; experience in a childcare or educational setting preferred High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field preferred Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email platforms, student management systems) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities Warm, friendly, and professional demeanor Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately Knowledge of New Jersey childcare licensing requirements (preferred but not required)
The Family Assistant recruits, monitors, and maintains full enrollment of children and families to reach 97% daily attendance. The Family Assistant provides comprehensive family support and parent engagement opportunities, and has knowledge of relevant regulations and frameworks. The Family Assistant works closely with the educational staff to encourage and create opportunities for parent engagement in preparing children for elementary school. The Family Assistant has knowledge of the new Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Department of Health Article 47 regulations and the Head Start Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Engage in recruitment activities on an ongoing basis and maintain a wait list of children ready with updated physical to replace dropouts. ● Maintain 100% enrollment of Head Start eligible families, and no less than 85% average attendance rate. ● Actively recruit children at risk including children with disabilities, children of military personnel, children in foster care and children living in shelters. ● Ensure that all required documents are submitted by parents/guardians at enrollment including proof of income, working hours, an updated medical and dental report complete with required immunizations, medical screening, hearing and vision test results. ● Manage medical records for appropriate updates of immunizations, physical examination for referrals and follow-ups. ● Build trust through ongoing communication in the family’s preferred language and establish professional, strength-based family partnerships based on empathy and mutual respect. ● Work with families and set family well- being goals early in the year; to establish individual, written family development plans with families. ● Work with families in identifying and accessing community resources to meet family well-being goals of safety and stability, health/mental health, food security, employment, education, training, and prioritize family needs. ● Maintain timely, detailed family contact notes on the Family Tracking System, Go Engage. ● Work collaboratively with Education staff to offer curriculum implementation workshops and other early education activities Organize parent orientation for their site, conduct Class Parent Committee (CPC) elections, Site Parent Policy (SPC) elections in a timely manner, in accordance with organization calendar of activities and Policy Council (PC) By-Laws. ● Ensure that monthly CPC and SPC meetings are held and to maintain on files accurate consistent documentation complete with agenda, attendance sheet, and minutes. ● Work under the guidance of the Family and Community Engagement Director to offer families health and dental education workshops, consumer and financial literacy workshops, nutrition, and other workshops based on parents’ interests. ● Offer targeted parenting workshops and/or groups that will help improve parent/child relationships. ● Communicate with parents in their preferred language, in a timely manner all pertinent program information. ● Keep educational staff informed about family issues that may impact child learning and social emotional development. ● Willing to attend mandated training and professional development sessions; to have the desire to become a life-long learner and keep informed on trends in the field of family development. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, • High School Diploma with Family Development Credentialing Program Certificate a plus. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience providing strength-based social services to families. SKILLS: Bilingual (Spanish or Bengali preferred); must have excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of community resources; proficiency with Microsoft Office, email and internet navigation; knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act, more specifically, knowledge and understanding of the Family and Community Partnerships and ERSEA sections of the Head Start Performance Standards. Experience with data input in electronic tracking system, data aggregation and analysis. Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
Daycare Assistants (Part-Time) Part-time Number of hires for this role 2 Qualifications High school or equivalent Childcare: six months (Required) Full Job Description Lil Stars Daycare is a well-regarded home family daycare located in Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn. We are seeking an assistant to join our community of early childcare professionals, friends, and families. Here's a brief overview of the position Ensuring that the children are engaged, safe and well taken care of. Helping with activities, preparation and clean up. Preparing the space for nap time Changing diapers as needed Helping children during meal times Supporting other team members as needed Adhering to daycare policies and procedures This role is for you if: Have at least six months of childcare experience/working with young children. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal) Be team-oriented, energetic, creative and nurturing. Have excellent attendance We look forward to meeting you!
The Lead Teacher supports BSECDC’s mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities through the delivery of high-quality early education and child development services that promote children’s school readiness through growth and development across all developmental domains. The Lead Teacher adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as BSECDC program policies, procedures, and administrative guidance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Implement a well-organized learning environment with developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation among a variety of learning, sensory, and motor experiences. ● Develop and implement weekly lesson plans, including plans for individualized instruction, in accordance with BSECDC’s procedures and the research-based curriculum, that include indoor and outdoor learning experiences to support physical health and development, social and emotional development, approaches to learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development. ● Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and, for children who are dual language learners, plan and implement experiences to support English language development. ● Ensure the physical environment and lesson plans reflect the diversity represented in the children and families served. ● Implement nurturing, responsive, and effective teaching practices to ensure daily learning experiences promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, STEM, and reading and writing readiness, as well as children’s social emotional development and universal values of tolerance, compassion and respect among children. ● Use positive guidance strategies to create a peaceful classroom environment were children resolve conflicts using language to express their feelings and opinion. ● Expose children to individuals of different cultural lifestyles, different genders, and different sexual orientation through stories, posted pictures and discussion Plan and communicate effectively with all other classroom staff, including the assistant teacher, special education staff, volunteers and interns about weekly lessons, classroom activities, and other pertinent information regarding children. ● Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with families, while maintaining professional boundaries, to encourage their input and support two-way communication regarding the growth and development of their children. ● Conduct two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per child per year. ● Create and adhere to a posted classroom daily schedule that includes sufficient time for established routines such as nap/rest time, mealtime, handwashing, toileting, and transition through activities. ● Ensure that children are engaged in oral hygiene education through daily tooth brushing, stories, skits, and other activities. ● Facilitate, observe, and communicate the importance of healthy eating habits through family style meal time, including ensuring all adults eat with children during meal time. ● Conduct all screenings and ongoing assessment of the children in the class, as required, and use data gathered to inform instruction, including individualization, and measure progress towards School Readiness Goals. ● Monitor children’s daily attendance and communicate with the assigned BSECDC staff member if a child needs additional supports ● Support tracking responsibilities of the daily meal count for the CACFP program, as requested. ● Maintain active supervision, group size, and ratios at all times indoors and outdoors. ● Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the classroom and on the playground, including following all health and safety rules pertaining to food allergies, universal precautions, and personal hygiene. ● Maintain consistent attendance to support continuity of care for children and families. ● Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, coaching, workshops, and staff development programs, as requested. ● Ensure complete, accurate, and timely completion of all required data, documentation, and paperwork, including child files. ● Follow all applicable BSECDC policies and procedures, including the Standards of Conduct to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation while in the care of the Center. ● Implement fully all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as cited in the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, IDEA, IFSP, FERPA, ACYFIM, Department of Education and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Health Licensing Code, Article 47 NAEYC. ● Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ● Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education ● Bachelor’s Degree or (related field) on a study plan toward NY State Certification OR ● Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with NY State Certification OR ● Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education working towards NYS Certification ● Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communications skills ● Proficient with Google and Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel applications EXPERIENCE: ● Minimum of two years-experience working with preschoolers
We are looking for a creative and patient chess coach to teach children under 10 through daily lessons. The focus is on making chess fun, engaging, and educational—helping kids develop problem-solving, focus, and strategy while enjoying the game. Responsibilities: Lead daily 45–60 minute lessons tailored for young beginners. Teach chess basics (rules, piece movement, openings) and gradually introduce strategies. Use puzzles, mini-games, and playful activities to keep sessions exciting. Encourage good sportsmanship, confidence, and curiosity. Adapt lessons to different learning paces and personalities. Provide parents with simple progress updates. Qualifications: Strong chess knowledge (tournament or club background preferred). Experience teaching or mentoring children under 10. Energetic, fun, and patient teaching style. Ability to make learning interactive and age-appropriate. Previous chess coaching, camp, or tutoring experience a plus. Schedule & Commitment: Daily sessions (Monday–Friday, or 5–6 days a week). Each session ~45–60 minutes. Flexible timing (after school or early evenings). How to Apply: Please send your teaching experience, availability for daily lessons, and your approach to making chess enjoyable for kids.
About us Sterling Place Daycare- In home daycare. Servicing Families for over 15 years Ideal candidate must have: • High School Diploma or Equivalent, • Associate degree in early childhood or CDA a plus, • 21 years old, • 2 years or more experience working with infants and toddlers, • Recent Physical within the last 6 months, • Background Check, Fingerprints, 3 reliable References (No Family Members), • Health and Safety training and CPR and First Aid a plus, • Spanish Speaker a plus but not required, • Must live in the Brooklyn, NY area, • Attentiveness to the needs and safety of children, • Multitasker, • Patient, • Assist in diapering and toileting, • Flexible, • Available to work Part-Time Job Types: Contract Pay: From $17.00 per hour Benefits: • Paid major holidays, • Professional development assistance Schedule: Monday to Friday Per diem Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Infant and toddler care: 2 years (Required) Childcare: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person
Employment Opportunity! Supermoon Art Space is a Community Art Center and Early Childhood Program in Ridgewood, Queens. We offer loving care for our 2-3 year-olds in our Group Day Car program, we also provide creative workshops for 4-5-year-olds in our Satellite Space, and multidisciplinary art classes for school-aged children in neighboring public schools. For all programs, we assure that our team of teaching artists and educators feel nurtured, valued, and respected as integral members of our school community. This fall we are again offering after-school in our public schools in Ridgewood, to supplement existing 3K, PreK, and SACC programs. We seek creative and passionate educators to work part-time as group teachers in these programs. We ask that all applicants have: an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field; or a Child Development Associate Credential or other to the preschool developmental period; and one year of experience related to caring for children or. 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a Child Development Associate Credential, other or a recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, or an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and two years of experience related to caring for children. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 2 pm-6 pm, at a rate of $22/hr Group Teacher positions are also available.
The Lead Teacher will be responsible for, but not limited to: Teaching and monitoring children’s development Helping to create a fun learning environment that children will positively respond to Partnering with our team to enhance the learning environment at the school Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents/families/caregivers Develop structured and developmentally appropriate lesson plans, catering to the intellectual and emotional needs of all children Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that the school fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child Deliver reports on potential concerns about students Education Director and/ or administrative team as needed Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including free play, bathroom breaks, meal times, and rest time for students Adhere to all health and safety policies The successful candidate will work closely with the Director’s to ensure that the program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being, and parental involvement to all enrolled students If you are passionate and enthusiastic about working with children and have previous experience in an Early Childhood learning environment, please apply today!