Teaching Assistant

BROOKLYN SANDBOX EARLY LEARNING CENTER JOB ANNOUNCEMENTEffective April/2013 JOB TITLE: Assistant TeacherSTATUS: SalaryLOCATION: Brooklyn, NYREPORTS TO: Director JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting a developmentally centered classroom environment conducive to the growth of children ages two to five. RESPONSIBILITIES Classroom Environment · Uphold the mission of Brooklyn Sandbox through an Developmental-Interaction approach, high level of client service and proactive culture of family, teacher and child development · Support a play-based, child –centered, fun, nurturing classroom culture that bridges the school and home environments· Assist the head teacher in the planning, preparation, maintenance and assessment of all units of a Reggio-inspired approach targeting age appropriate milestones and developmental needs· Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests and needs to facilitate learning and growth · Demonstrate a positive relationship with fellow teachers in collaborating to meet developmental goals of each child· Participate in staff meetings, center activities and staff development· Perform other duties as required or assigned· Adhere to state mandated safety and health guidelines Parent Relationship · Deliver the highest level of client service to families by supporting a caring community of parents, teachers, and children· Display interpersonal skills to build trust, rapport and connection with families· Foster parent collaboration and problem solving through responsive daily morning interaction, email correspondence and outreach to families· Collaborate with parents to identify Early Intervention resources for children with potential developmental delays · Contribute to personalized communications with all parents including newsletter, daily email recaps, pictures and biannual parent teacher conferences QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study preferred· Current or pending State Education Department Teacher certification in early childhood education or equivalent certification · Minimum 2 years supervised experience as an assistant teacher in a program for children under six years of age · Enthusiastic, fun leader with a nurturing and positive attitude and genuine commitment to development and learning· Excellent judgment, assessment as well as problem solving/decision making abilities· Strong client service and parent relationship building skills · Effective organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills· Strong verbal and written communication skills · Must have experience with and a desire to work with a diverse population of students, parents, and teachers· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word)· SCR Clearance All interested and qualified applicants, please submit resumes with cover letter and statement of education philosophy to: Lana Folk at Lana@brooklynsandbox.com