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Duties and Responsibilities of a Parenting Center Assistant

An individual hired as Substitute/Assistant Instructor will report directly to the Senior Director of the Parenting Center. This position supports the curriculum, classroom environment, and classroom management as determined by the Head Teacher and Director. This is a part time position only.

- This assistant shall assume responsibility for assisting the lead teacher running part time classes for children ages newborn to 3.

- Must have the ability to work in a variety of classes, some with a parent (such as "Mommy & Me" type classes).

- Be able to substitute in classes as needed.

- Help provide a stimulating and varied program including play and learning opportunities, changing programming as needed to maintain newness and variety.

- Keep the children safe and address their emotional and physical needs.

- Set up and clear away all activities and toys.

- Ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept fully confidential.

- Advise Senior Director when supplies and equipment and other purchases need to be made.

- Help create an environment which keeps the lines of communication open with caregivers, other staff members and families in a professional manner.

- Supervise the children in day to day activities such as: making arts and crafts projects, reading stories, singing, serving snacks, diaper changing, setting up and cleaning up the classroom supplies.

Qualifications

- Applicants must have experience workign with young children under age 3.

- Must be over 18 and have at least a high school diploma.

- Individuals need to be patient, self-motivated, have the ability to multi-task and work efficiently with children and co-instructors.

- Reliability, punctuality and responsibility are a must.

- Knowledge of a second language is a plus.

- Applicants must fulfill additional duties and requirements as needed.

Location: 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

Hourly Rates:

Mommy & Me Head: $36.40/hour

Zumbini Assistant: $17.00/hour

Rockin' Tots Assistant: $24.96/hour

Mommy & Me Assistant: $25.50/hour

Meetings: $17.00/hour

Non-Union Position