What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher position at Riverdale YM-YWHA?
Riverdale YM-YWHA
5625 Arlington Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
Principal Responsibilities:
The Riverdale YM-YWHA Early Childhood Center provides high-quality early childhood education for children aged 2-5 years. We foster development of the whole child intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally. Inspired by Jewish values, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome every child and family into our caring, nurturing environment. We honor and value each child and recognize their unique abilities. We cultivate children's inner curiosity, creativity, imagination, independence, love of learning and self-esteem.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide assistance in classrooms while teachers are on lunch break, co-teach a classroomfrom 3:30pm to 6pm for extended care
- Able to work comfortably with all age groups (2 to 5 years)
- Assist classroom staff with all tasks as required
HOURS:
Program hours 11:00AM-6:00PM Monday - Friday. The possibility to work in the summer with different hours and continue into the following school year. Assignments are given on an as needed basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience working with toddlers and preschoolers in an Early Childhood setting. Bachelor's Degree or study plan is preferred
- Knowledge of Jewish culture is preferred
- Physical requirements include: the ability to stand for long periods of time, hand dexterity, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Salary:
$25,000 - $35,000
Agency Information:
The Riverdale Y is a 100,000 sq. ft. Jewish Community Center that provides educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Y features an early childhood center, camps and after school programs, senior center, performing arts center, and health & wellness center that includes cardio and free weight studios, group exercise classes, gymnasium, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and massage therapy.