Assistant Toddler Teacher

Job Details: Job Location: Chelsea

• New York, NY, Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00Hourly, About Chelsea Piers: At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. Chelsea Piers Kids (CP Kids) is a sunny and spacious early learning center for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The mission of CP Kids is to create a learning environment in which young children learn through play, actively developing their language, cognitive, social/emotional, and motor skills. CP Kids offers students additional and unique opportunities for learning, fun, and community building all year round. About the Opportunity: Chelsea Piers is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Toddler Teacher to join our CP Kids team starting immediately. The Assistant Infant Teacher will work Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm. With occasional shifts in schedule as required. As the Assistant Toddler Teacher, you will be expected to: Work as part of a teaching team and help to plan and implement curriculum Interact with parents and students in a professional manner both verbally and via email and other online methods Understand and work with parents to help them grow and able to answer questions (i.e. potty-training, sleep, etc.) Feed, change, and stimulate toddler growth and development. Be responsible for the safety of students both inside the school and out in the neighborhood Help children gain independence and self-help skills Play and engage with children and model appropriate language and social interaction This is not comprehensive list of responsibilities, which can change at any time at the discretion of your supervisor.

Qualifications

About You

You’re a warm, dependable, and joyful presence in the classroom. You show up on time, ready to play, and you love watching toddlers discover the world around them. You thrive as part of a teaching team and enjoy building trusting relationships with the families you serve. You will bring: A bachelor’s degree Experience teaching children ages 2–5 (preferred) Excellent references from people who have seen you in action A strong understanding of how young children grow and learn, and how to meet their developmental needs Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills Creativity, patience, and a nurturing spirit The energy to run, play, and stay active with your students The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, including lifting children onto the changing table and carrying them when needed