Bard College Annandale On Hudson , NY 12504
Posted 3 weeks ago
Bard College Nursery School and Children's Center is an on-campus early childhood center serving faculty and staff families at Bard college and the surrounding community. The school houses a program for 3s and a PreK for 4 and 5 year olds, and follows a Reggio inspired emergent curriculum, as well as a play-based approach to early childhood education. The assistant teacher will support the core teaching staff and lead our extended day program, reporting for work from 12 - 5:15 daily. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Responsibilities
Assist the lead teachers in all daily activities
Supervise children's lunch time and rest time
Assist with extended day care in collaboration with a second afternoon extended day teacher
Facilitate pick-up activities and remain available for parent communication in order to deliver and receive messages about a child's day or field family questions and concerns
Collaborate with the second extended day teacher for afternoon planning and activities
Supervise Bard undergrad student workers
Gather documentation to share with the teaching team as necessary
Be on time and present, minimizing engagement with screens
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood education or a related field
Demonstrated early childhood experience
Skilled in conflict resolution strategies, social-emotional literacy, and developmentally appropriate practices
Comfortable working outside in all weather, and able to meet the physical demands that the position requires
A positive and resilient attitude paired with the ability to receive and give feedback
Candidate must have excellent verbal communication skills
Proficient in Google suite
The successful candidate must undergo a background check and fingerprinting, among other licensing requirements.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references to Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/127599
Bard College