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  • Lead Teacher
    Lead Teacher
    12 days ago
    $20–$24 hourly
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    Full job description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Free food & snacks Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness resources Free uniforms Join the fastest growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where “Happy Happens Here”! At The Learning Experience, our Lead Teachers are ambassadors of happiness, creating meaningful moments that reflect our mission — to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve. As a Lead Teacher, you’ll set the academic foundation for lifelong learning while inspiring joy, curiosity, and confidence in young minds. Compensation: Core Attributes: Educational Leader: An enthusiasm for early education with the expertise to guide and mentor other educators in their journey. Innate Educator: A passion for early education and a commitment to the developmental needs of children. Passion for Impact: A heart that beats for children's developmental needs and happiness. Growth Mindset: A deep-seated belief in the potential of every child, with the ambition to instill a lifelong love of learning. Role Responsibilities: Classroom Leadership: Plan, prepare, and collaborate to orchestrate a stimulating, welcoming space where children can play, learn, and grow. Curriculum Implementation: Masterfully bring to life our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, adapting your approach to the individual needs of Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children. Safety First: Always prioritize a safe, nurturing environment where children are safeguarded and can thrive. Family Communication: Regularly update parents on their child's progress and milestones, leveraging a mix of mobile apps and in-person discussions. Center Collaboration: Be a team player. Collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive retention, enrollment, and engagement goals. Relationship Builder: Cultivate warm relationships with families and colleagues, fostering an environment where learning and play coexist effortlessly. Qualifications: Educational Background: Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role. High School Diploma/GED required; ECE coursework preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience: Extended experience in a childcare setting with a history of classroom leadership roles. A deep-rooted passion for early childhood education is essential. State Compliance: Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role. Must meet state and federal requirements including immunizations, employment physicals, and required health and safety training. Caregiving Skills: Proven judgment to identify and address potential risks in a childcare setting. Ensure children are safe and their daily needs are met, including diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding. Model and encourage strong communication and conflict-resolution skills. Keep children active, engaged, and involved in developmentally appropriate activities. Exhibit composure, patience, and professionalism at all times. Physical Resilience: Demonstrate full range of motion to: Stand and walk for extended periods without discomfort. Lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds safely. Reach, stretch, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Use a stool or ladder to access high places as needed. Ability to supervise by sight and sound. Work outdoors during portions of the day in temperatures ranging from 20°F (with wind chill) to 95°F. Maintain mental and physical alertness and a consistent energy level to meet essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.

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  • Lead Teacher
    Lead Teacher
    19 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    Primary Purpose Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established by MARC Academy. Review important decisions with his/her supervisor, and maintain positive relationships with families, children, and colleagues. Functions/Responsibilities  Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children.Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.  Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys and activities.  Communicate directly with each child at the child's level.  Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.  Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.  Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.  Practice positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior accordingly.  Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms. Curriculum  Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children.  Design an environment which responds to children's individual developmental levels, physical and emotional needs and current interests by consulting appropriate ECE guidelines.  Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.  Plan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, staff-initiated activities.  Provide more than one option for group activity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children's interests.  Create documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, documentation panels and/or portfolios. Family Communication  Respond to family comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintain confidentiality.  Communicate verbally and in writing with families daily regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care.  Plan and facilitate in regular family conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals for their child based on appropriate assessment tools.  Share resources with families through discussions, articles, family boards, newsletters, and community contacts. Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition  Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location  Always supervise children. Demonstrate awareness of entire group  Know the number of children in your group and maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.  Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e., accidents, medication etc)  Organize a variety of materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently. Qualifications: NYS Teaching Certification (Birth -2 nd ), Masters or Bachelors in Degree Early Childhood Masters/Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field and must agree to study plan as required by DOH&DOE.

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  • Assistant Teacher (Full-Time)
    Assistant Teacher (Full-Time)
    2 months ago
    $17.5–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    We are currently hiring an Assistant Teacher to support our classroom team. Salary: $17.50–$19 per hour Requirements: Diki Sunshine Childcare Center is an established center located in Long Island City, Queens and we are hiring teaching assistants for various classrooms. The positions will start immediately. The ideal candidates should have experience with ages 0-5 year olds. The ideal candidates should be loving and motivated to learn. Minimum Education Requirement For teaching assistants: • High school diplomas or GED, AA or BA preferred in the related field preferred., • Minimum one year experience in the classroom, • Willing to be DOHMH fingerprinted and background check, • The goal of teachers at Diki Sunshine Childcare Center is to provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. To this end the specific responsibilities included, but are not limited to the following:, • Protects the safety of all children in the center., • Directly supervises children at all times., • Uses positive phrasing with children., • Communicates frequently with children throughout the day, naming objects, actions, using who,, • what, when, where. and why, and open ended questions., • Exhibits behavior management consistent with Diki Sunshine Childcare Center philosophy, including reflecting children's feelings, approaching children to speak with them, directing comments toward children's behavior, not at the children themselves, etc., • Co-plays/interacts with children during play activities both indoors and on the playground., • Treats each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population., • Schedule: Can be flexible and work with your schedule as long as you can work with our operational hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm.

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  • Assistant Principal: Train in NY, Launch in Miami
    Assistant Principal: Train in NY, Launch in Miami
    1 hour ago
    Full-time
    New York

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Join the Mission: From the Tri-State to the Sunshine State Tired of the Northeast winters? Ready to trade the slush for the sunshine without leaving the mission behind? Success Academy is the fourth-largest public school system in New York State, serving nearly 22,000 predominantly Black and Hispanic students from low-income backgrounds. We lead the state in math and reading performance, and 100% of our graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges. We've proven what's possible in New York---now, we're taking that proven excellence to Florida. The Opportunity: Train in NY, Launch in Miami We are looking for high-performing Tri-State educators ready to make a literal life-style change. This is a unique, phased transition for the 2027-2028 Florida launch: Why Make the Move? If you're a proven leader in the NY/NJ/CT area ready to trade your winter coat for a founding role in the Sunshine State, your next chapter starts here. Position Summary: The Assistant Principal role at Success Academy is a high-impact leadership position for educators who want to develop adults, strengthen teaching and learning, and drive outstanding student outcomes across an entire school. The role is fundamentally about people management to achieve high-quality learning for every student. The Assistant Principal takes full ownership of schooling and instructional excellence across multiple grade levels and content areas, developing and holding teachers accountable to meet and exceed Success Academy's school quality standards. As a key member of the leadership team, the Assistant Principal has a deep understanding of the SA standard for excellence, communicates expectations with clarity, and acts quickly to improve adult practice through feedback and coaching. In close partnership with the Principal, the Assistant Principal helps lead school-wide systems, professional development, and family engagement, ensuring excellence throughout the building. This position is intentionally designed as a pathway to the principalship. Assistant Principals master people management, instructional leadership, and school culture stewardship, with the expectation of readiness for the principal role within three years. Core Responsibilities: • Drive and monitor progress toward organizational priorities and outcomes., • Uphold, communicate, and build investment in Success Academy standards for professionalism, instructional quality, and scholar work., • Develop and change the way adults approach the work, providing clear expectations, precise feedback, and accountability for meeting SA standards., • Observe and monitor grade team and schoolwide culture, actively shaping a positive, results-driven environment grounded in professionalism, ownership, and excellence., • Set and maintain a high pace of change and improvement across teams., • Minimize academic failure and promote high-quality learning across classrooms through accurate diagnosis of gaps in instructional practice and mindsets, and direct, actionable coaching to drive fast change. Founding Assistant Principal Year-Long Leadership Training Program: Success Academy makes a significant investment in your development, beginning with a year-long leadership training and development program in New York City during the 2026-27 school year. This immersive program prepares you for the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school with intensive, hands-on training focused on managing and developing adults, driving instructional quality, and executing organizational priorities. This best-in-class SA leadership program has a proven track record of developing exemplary principals who build and sustain top-ranked public schools. You will emerge prepared to manage high-performing teams, drive schoolwide learning quality, and advance rapidly into senior school leadership --- while helping shape the future of Success Academy in Florida. What The Assistant Principal Training Experience Includes: • A year-long leadership training and development program in New York City with one-on-one coaching and regular leadership and professional learning opportunities tailored to the founding Florida AP cohort., • Continued development once you assume the Assistant Principal role at your Florida school in the summer, 2027., • Preparation for future principalship within a high-performing school network. We encourage you to reach out or apply even if you have questions or would be unable to relocate to New York for a year Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor's Degree Experience: • A minimum of one year of teaching or educational leadership experience, • Prior experience working in a high-intensity, excellent, rigorous, fast-paced environment Skills \& Attributes: • Approaches work with consummate professionalism, integrity, and responsibility., • Strong leadership potential with a clear desire to grow into senior school leadership., • Grit, resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset., • Embraces rapid change as a leadership advantage; eager to receive and implement feedback immediately., • Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills., • Enjoys holding kids and adults accountable to high expectations and achieving excellence., • Ambitious and competitive in the service of results; energized by clear benchmarks and the opportunity to learn from what's working., • Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Strong sense of ownership for self and team development, performance, and outcomes., • Thinks strategically about people --- how to motivate, develop, and influence to change mindsets and behavior. Benefits: At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our teachers, through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways that enable you to advance into leadership within an average of three years! Health \& Wellbeing that Starts Day One • Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses., • Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace., • Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts. Time to Recharge • Generous paid parental leave for new parents. Accelerated Growth \& Recognition • Salary growth that provides significant yearly % increases with opportunities to increase earning potential through performance based incentives, • An employee recognition program that offers opportunities for awards and acknowledgment. Financial Security for Your Future • Quarterly employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) - up to $2,400/year!, • Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage., • Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans. Compensation: Total year one cash compensation earning potential for this role is up to $115,800, including base salary, relocation support, and performance-based bonus eligibility. Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our . Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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  • Toddler Lead Teacher
    Toddler Lead Teacher
    2 months ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    We are looking for an experienced Toddler Lead Teacher to join our team. Salary: $20–$25 per hour Requirements: Diki Sunshine Childcare Center is a new established center located in Astoria, Queens and we are hiring lead teachers for 12 months to 24 months classroom. The positions will start immediately. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Toodler Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. As a Toddler Teacher, you will play a crucial role in educating and caring for children aged 12 to 24 months, ensuring they are prepared for their next steps in education. Duties • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that promote learning through play and exploration., • Manage classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a positive and safe learning environment., • Assess children's developmental progress and adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs., • Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support children's growth., • Incorporate special education strategies when necessary to accommodate diverse learning needs., • Organize activities that promote physical, social, and emotional development., • Maintain a clean and organized classroom space conducive to learning., • Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress and any concerns., • Collaborate with other educators and staff to enhance the educational experience., • Qualifications, • A Associate Degree or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (B-2)., • Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years., • High school diploma or equivalent (GED); nine college credits in early childhood education or child development; two years’ experience caring for children, and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years., • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and five years of supervised experience in an infant/toddler classroom if currently employed in a permitted child care program., • High school diploma or equivalent (GED); and a study plan that is acceptable to the department leading to nine credits in early childhood education or childhood development within two years; and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood., • Previous experience in a school or childcare is preferred., • Strong skills in classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment., • Experience in babysitting, nannying, or caregiving for young children is advantageous., • Familiarity with toddler care principles and practices., • A genuine passion for educating young children and supporting their development., • Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues

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  • Accounting Manager
    Accounting Manager
    18 hours ago
    $125000–$135000 yearly
    Full-time
    New York

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Position Summary: The Accounting Manager is a position responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and managing the accounting team. This role reports to the Assistant Controller and Controller and plays a critical part in developing accounting policies, driving process improvements, and providing strategic financial information to upper management. Key Responsibilities: The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the following core areas: Required Experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required., • CPA license strongly preferred or actively pursuing certification., • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role., • Proven experience in managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and departmental leadership., • Proven experience preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis., • Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP systems)., • CPA license strongly preferred or actively pursuing certification., • Prior public accounting firm experience is a plus., • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail., • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible. Compensation Range $125,000---$135,000 USD Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our . Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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  • Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
    Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
    7 days ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job description: We are looking for an experienced Assistant Martial Arts Instructor to support class delivery across our kids and adult programs. You will work directly alongside our lead instructor to maintain a high-quality, safe, and structured learning environment. This is a teaching role — not a competition or fighting role. Our ideal candidate is patient, professional, and genuinely skilled at working with kids. Responsibilities • Assist in delivering engaging martial arts classes for students of varying ages and skill levels, • Support the lead instructor in maintaining class structure, safety, and energy, • Provide individual attention and feedback to students during training, • Help track student progress and communicate effectively, • Assist with school events, parents night out, belt testing, and student milestone activities, • Uphold El Dojo NYC's values of respect, discipline, and growth at all times Requirements • Minimum 2 years of experience teaching or assisting martial arts classes in a structured school or program setting, • Demonstrated experience working with and teaching children (ages 3–17 preferred), • Proficiency in at least one martial arts discipline; multi-style experience is a plus, • Strong communication and classroom management skills, • Reliable, punctual, and professional, • Must be available weekday afternoons, evenings, weekends, • Background check required What We're NOT Looking For: This is not a fighter or competitor role. We are not looking for someone focused on sport fighting, MMA competition, or aggressive training styles. We want an educator and a team player first.

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  • Family Child Care Network Education Director
    Family Child Care Network Education Director
    19 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    [Network Name] and Department of Education (DOE) view family child care as a respected and valued profession within the early care and education system in New York City. We seek to support and enhance the existing strengths of family child care as birth-4 programs that promote continuous and responsive relationships, strengthen early learning skills, build resilience, and lay the foundation for all future learning. The primary role of the Education Director is to oversee all of the Network educational services for families and affiliated providers. Responsibilities: ● Oversee all educational services in affiliated Family Child Care (FCC) settings to ensure compliance with Department of Education and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). ● Supervise the work of all FCCN education staff (e.g. Educational Specialist and Family Worker). ● Develop, adapt, and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children. ● Create, review, and adapt appropriate curriculum supports that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children by affiliated providers. ● Provide strength-based coaching visits to all affiliated providers to ensure adherence to curriculum guidelines and implementation. ● Ensure that all affiliated provider home visits are documented in a timely manner and are aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ). ● Ensure education staff have the knowledge and skills to assist affiliated providers in entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning. ● Coordinate and implement all required professional learning days throughout the year in partnership with the Department of Education for all affiliated providers and education staff. ● Participate in Network staff professional learning sessions delivered by the Department of Education. ● Support all providers who are working toward the completion of a CDA certification or other higher early childhood education degree. ● Facilitate twice monthly Network staff meetings to connect about individual providers, families, and coordinate all services. ● Provide consistent and timely reflective supervision to education staff to ensure their ability to engage affiliated providers in practice-based coaching using a strength-based approach. ● Oversee and ensure the timely documentation of all coaching sessions. ● Support the FCC Network Director in all recruitment, enrollment, payment, and other administrative tasks in support of all affiliated providers. ● Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families. ● Other special projects as they arise. Skills: ● Willingness to travel within FCC Network catchment area. ● Time management skills are essential. ● Ability to multitask ● Must be a team player ● Appreciation for the unique needs of the family child care community. Qualifications: ● MSED in Early Childhood Education (required) ● Teacher certification in the early childhood or childhood grades (required) ● Experience working in family child care and/or with infants and toddlers (preferred)

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  • Group Leader/Assistant Teacher
    Group Leader/Assistant Teacher
    1 month ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Spuyten Duyvil, The Bronx

    We are seeking a passionate and energetic Group Leader/Assistant Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood After School Learn and Play team. In this role, you will support the development and implementation of engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster growth in social skills, physical development and self confidence . Your enthusiasm will inspire young learners and create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to explore. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to children’s early development while gaining valuable experience in a state of the art fitness facility. Responsibilities • Assist in planning and executing daily age appropriate lesson plans for gym sports, literacy and arts/crafts, • Support classroom management by maintaining a positive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation and respectful behavior., • Engage children in activities that promote fitness, self confidence, friendship and social-emotional learning tailored to their developmental stages., • Work closely with the Director and Assistant Director to monitor individual progress, especially for children with special needs., • Foster effective communication with children, parents, and team members to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's growth., • Support classroom organization and cleanliness to create a safe and welcoming environment for all children., • Prior experience working with young children in daycare, preschool, or private school settings is highly preferred., • Knowledge of early childhood development principles, including literacy education, math concepts, and behavior management techniques., • Familiarity with special education practices and working with children with autism or other disabilities is a plus., • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and engage with parents., • Experience in lesson planning and curriculum development tailored for toddlers or preschool-aged children., • Certification or training in early childhood education or related fields is advantageous but not mandatory., • Demonstrated ability to manage classroom environments confidently while fostering a nurturing atmosphere. Join us to make a meaningful difference in young learners’ lives! This paid role offers an inspiring environment where your dedication helps shape bright futures through innovative teaching and compassionate care.

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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    19 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher with providing children ages 3 to 5 years old with a learning environment and experiences which will helps them develop socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supports the implementation of the agency’s school readiness goals and CLASS., • Ensures proper care and supervision of children at all times, the practice of head counts,classroom arrangement, general safety rules,monitoring equipment and working knowledge of wclassroom management., • Assists Teacher with teaching responsibilities and other classroom responsibilities, as assigned, • Ensures child-adult ratio is met at all times, • Prepares snacks and meals for children, as needed., • Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the classroom, including food preparation and eating areas, • Helps children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed, • Provides input in planning lessons and activities for children, • Assists in gathering classroom observations and other documentation for developmental assessments of children., • Assist with child observation, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, lunch count, parent participation, in-kind contributions, and others as directed, using proper spelling and accurate calculations., • Assists in organizing and maintaining instructional and classroom supplies, • Sets up classrooms for various purposes., • Maintains an organized and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, • Collects documents from parents during drop-off/pick-up time, • Assist parents to organize and implement parent activities; encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement in all aspects of the Head Start Program., • Provides appropriate customer service to parents, children, and community representatives/members,, • Ability to attend in-service trainings, home visits, parent conferences, etc., • Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills, • Implements agency policies and procedures, • Cooperates with Site Director/CDS and other Service Area Coordinators in planning, supervision and implementation of overall program., • Substitute as needed and when appropriate as instructed by Site Director., • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain a quality program Professional and Ethical Standards, • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements., • Be honest, reliable and dependable., • Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children., • Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities., • Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic., • Act conscientiously in performing routine duties Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings., • Ability to work as a positive team member., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations, • Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher and ChildPlus. Education/Certifications: BA/BS/AAS/CDA preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Displays effective time management and multi-tasking skills. Self-motivated, energetic, team player. “MARC Academy and Family Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status”

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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Saddle Brook

    Nursery Rhymes Pre-School, a warm and supportive environment where educators are valued, respected, and encouraged to grow, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere where young children can learn, grow, and thrive. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the lead teacher and contributing to the overall positive learning experience for our students. Your responsibilities will include: • Assisting the lead teacher with the implementation of engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and activities., • Supporting individual children or small groups in their daily learning and development journey., • Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment for all children., • Preparing and organizing learning materials, resources, and classroom displays., • Supervising children during various activities, including playtime, mealtimes, and transitions., • Assisting with classroom management and ensuring a clean, organized, and stimulating learning space., • Collaborating effectively with the lead teacher and other staff members to ensure a cohesive educational experience., • Contributing to observations of children's progress as directed by the lead teacher. We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient, and responsible individual with a genuine love for early childhood education and a desire to make a difference in young lives. Join our team and be a part of an environment where you are supported and appreciated!

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