Seeking Part-Time Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Mulberry House is a playschool for children ages 2-4 in Bushwick inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach. We are currently seeking an assistant teacher for our mixed-age class of children ages 2-4. This is a part time position of 20-30 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Engage, supervise, and support children while ensuring their health and safety
-Support daily routines and rhythms with a calm and joyful demeanor
-Promote autonomy in assisting children with care routines (i.e., clean-up, toileting, dressing, hand-washing, etc.)
-Learn about and implement the Reggio Emilia Approach and Mulberry Methods
-Prepare, clean, and maintain the indoor and outdoor learning environments
-Support director in gathering information pertinent to parent/teacher conferences or reports
-Maintain an open line of communication with director and team about school matters
-Ensure completion of daily tasks, such as opening/closing and maintaining an orderly school
-Actively engage children outdoors in all weather on a daily basis
-Meet physical requirements: moving from sitting to standing position quickly, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40 lbs, quickly respond to auditory and visual cues
-Maintain licensing requirements for program: fingerprinting and background check, references, 15 hours of online training in first 3 months of employment, etc.
Required Qualifications:
-2 years of experience working with young children
-One personal and one professional reference (one must speak to your work with children)
-Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
-Ability to complete fingerprinting by the Department of Health
-Ability to demonstrate a firm understanding of child development and appropriate practice
-Self-motivated, hard working, quick to adapt and respond
-Professional in attire, attitude, punctuality, and attendance
Exceptional candidates have:
-Experience in childcare programs with children ages 2-4
-College level classes in early childhood education
-Clearance by the Department of Health
-Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification
Compensation Range: $20-24/hour
This is a part-time, hourly position with room for growth.
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself. Please explain why you'd be a great fit for this position.
NOTE: Applicants must email a resume and cover letter introducing themselves. Those who do not, will not be considered.