Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island

Nonprofit community center serving Staten Island

Daycare Teacher Assistant

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeStaten Island, NY, USA$36.5k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma and Child Development Certification, or a high school diploma with one year of child care experience in an early childhood day care setting.
Required trainings.
Fingerprint clearance.
New York State clearance.
Medical clearance.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, clean, and physically appropriate environment.
Provide and ensure appropriate and sensitive interaction with the children at all times.
Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of the children at all times.
Provide and ensure appropriate language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by staff policy.
Ensure that Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed in all areas of care regarding health, nutrition, diapering, and supervision.
Plan, develop, and implement daily activities that stimulate growth in motor, language, social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development.
Assist in planning school-wide events.
Establish and maintain professional communication with parents while keeping them informed of their child's daily activities, progress, and development.
Maintain and respect confidentiality of children, parents, staff, and other center issues.
Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training, and on- and off-site professional development workshops as determined by the school calendar.
Keep the Director or Assistant Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about a child's progress, or extraordinary circumstances.

Desired Qualifications

One year of child care experience in an early childhood day care setting.

ABOUT YOU
As Staten Island’s premier Early Childhood Education Center, our mission is to foster a safe, nurturing, and fun school environment that provides a strong educational foundation for students.

PURPOSE/SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Create and maintain a safe, clean and physically appropriate environment
Provide and ensure appropriate and sensitive interaction with the children at all times
Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of the children at all times
Provide and ensure appropriate language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policy
Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed in all areas of care regarding health, nutrition, diapering and supervision
Plan, develop and implement daily activities that stimulate growth in all areas of development (motor, language, social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral)
Assist in planning school wide events
Establish and maintain professional communication with parents while keeping them informed of their child’s daily activities, progress and development
Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues
Attends weekly staff meetings, Inservice training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar
Keep Director or Assistant Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extra ordinary circumstances

OUR REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma and Child Development Certification
OR
High School Diploma
AND
One year of child care experience in an early childhood day care setting preferred

Additional Requirements

Required Trainings
Fingerprint Clearance
NYS Clearance
Medical Clearance

SALARY
$36,500 annually

BENEFITS
The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!

ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.

The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.

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About the Company

Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island

Nonprofit community center serving Staten Island

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is a nonprofit community organization serving residents from early childhood through older adulthood. Its programs combine preschool education, camps, fitness and aquatics with arts, Jewish cultural activities and support for people with disabilities. Social services connect individuals and families with benefits, food assistance, health insurance enrollment and career preparation, including services available without membership. Members can also use recreation facilities and receive discounts on selected programs, while free early education and adult learning programs broaden access. Founded in 1929, the center is headquartered in Staten Island, New York.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Staten Island, NY
Founded: 1929

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