Posting Summary:

The Hollingworth Preschool at Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a Part Time Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our on campus preschool team. The incumbent will demonstrate a desire to learn pedagogical methodology in the early childhood classroom, the cross domain development of very young children, support a teacher and child led curriculum, and the essential role of play. The Part Time Assistant Preschool Teacher will work under the direction of the preschool director and collaboratively with the preschool teachers. The incumbent will work 20 - 27 hours per week. Compensation includes an hourly salary of 20.00 and 9 credits of exemption allocated as follows: 3 credits fall term, 3 credits spring term, 3 credits summer term.

Job Summary/Basic Function:

• Support the creation of and maintaining an inclusive, caring, respectful, positive classroom community on campus and virtually as needed for children
• Support the children’s participation in all classroom activities at an individualized, developmentally appropriate level
• Support the creation of curriculum design and learning experiences to ensure the development of each child’s potential
• Support and/or lead lessons
• Supporting each child's development
• Document each child and daily class observations; keep anecdotal records
• Participate in child study meetings
• Continuously scaffold each child to ensure ongoing growth
• Participate with the children during every component of the day.
• Professional learning
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and planning meetings
• Attend and participate in professional learning sessions
• Participate in maintaining the environment of the classroom
• Participate in the organization, storage, and cleaning of materials
• Participate in the organization of the library
• Participate in the organization and cleanliness of the teacher work area.

Other responsibilities as assigned

Early Childhood Educators at Hollingworth Preschool are committed to the following practices:

• Embody the highest level of professional decorum
• Anti racist pedagogy
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Culturally responsive and inclusive practices
• Social and emotional learning
• Collaborative and respectful work
• Lifelong learning and reflective practice

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in progress in early childhood, child development, or a related area
• One year of experience with young children in a formal or informal setting or as a caregiver in a home
• Ability to comply with the Teachers College Minors on Campus Policies as well as New York City Bureau of Child Care requirements including all mandatory trainings
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to attend to all responsibilities with respect, initiative, attention to detail, organization, and independent follow through
• Must have Covid vaccine and booster
• As required by the Department of Education, must have flu vaccine
• Must abide by all Covid safety mitigation in the classroom

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teachers College Graduate Student

Must commit for the full academic year beginning on August 21, 2023 and concluding on June 14, 2024

Availability to work 20 - 27 hours per week between 8:15 - 3:15. Schedule to be determined

Salary Range:

$20.00 - $20.00

Work Modality:

Onsite