Assistant Teacher

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York
Full-time

Position Summary

and Responsibilities

The Wimpfheimer Nursery School is hiring Assistant Teachers for the school year -25, August 15 - June 24, 8 : 00am-4 : 15pm and 9 : 00am-5 : 15pm alternating schedule.

As an assistant teacher, you will support a team approach, working with other educators to develop and implement a high quality early education and care program that reflects the goals of our laboratory nursery school for children ages 0-5.

Assistant teachers will exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, clear communication, respectful responsive caregiving practices, and a passion for working with children and families.

Qualifications

  • CDA or 2 year degree in ECE or working towards degree in ECE
  • Knowledge of positive approaches for child guidance and discipline
  • Understanding of a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and approaches for learning through play and trusting relationships
  • Organize and care for the classroom environment, prepare and arrange materials, clean up and set up
  • Knowledge of responsive care rituals to support children through daily rituals such as meals, rest, toilet learning
  • Desire to grow and increase knowledge in the field and seek innovative approaches
  • Cheerful, nurturing, positive, team player with a collaborative work ethic
  • Participate in school events such as parent night and teacher reflections
  • Must be fingerprinted and cleared with a background check through the NY State Office of Children and Family Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT This position requires the candidate to be able to care for childrens physical needs on a consistent basis.

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Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.

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