Help Wanted: Summer Job Posting of the Week

Whether you're a student home for the summer or just looking for a little extra cash while you chip away at the novel, there are plenty of summer employment options available in the area. 

This week's featured job comes courtesy of New York City Craigslist. Click here to contact this employer. 

"Small, play-based and progressive Early Childhood program in the Park Slope/Windsor Terrace area of Brooklyn is seeking to fill the following positions: 

-Assistant Teacher for our 2012 summer session (July-early August)

-Assistant Teacher for the 2012-13 school year in a mixed age classroom (2.6-5 years old)

-Substitute Teachers (Head, Assistant) for the 2012-13 school year in a mixed age classroom (2.6-5 years old) 

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education level. 

Benefits such as significant paid time-off (NYCDOE calendar) and health benefits (employer contribution) will apply for Head Teacher and is a consideration for Teacher Assistants depending on experience level. Please e-mail cover letter & resume with salary requirements. 

Assistant Teacher Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
- A.A. or A.S. degree in early childhood education w/Plan of Study to complete BA/BS in ECE
OR
-Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education
OR
-High School Diploma; with nine college credits in early childhood education or child development; two years experience caring for children, and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years
-Child Abuse/Mandated Reporter and CPR/First Aid Certified 
-Fingerprint Clearance (DOI)
-State Central Register (SCR) Clearance 

Responsibilities include: 
-Assisting Head Teacher in development and implementation of curriculum
-Interacting with families and participation in Parent/Teacher conferences (2x/year)
-Must be a team player and show initiative as a self-starter 
-Must be upbeat, professional, flexible, organized and exhibit a passion for teaching in a preschool environment 

Head Teacher qualifications/requirements: **Master's Degree Preferred
-BA/BS in ECE or related field w/ at least 30 ECE credits AND Master's in ECE w/3 years teaching in an Early Childhood classroom
OR
-BA/BS in ECE w/at least 3 consecutive years of teaching in an Early Childhood classroom
-Must be licensed by the New York City Board of Education and Certified by the New York State Education Department in ECE (Birth to 2nd grade) 
-Child Abuse/Mandated Reporter and CPR/First Aid Certified 
-Fingerprint Clearance (DOI)
-State Central Register (SCR) Clearance 
-Working knowledge of the Creative Curriculum model a huge +

Responsibilities include:
-Plan educational components of the program and carry out ECE curriculum including program enrichment such as field trips, cooking projects, etc. 
-Submit weekly thematic lesson plans, communicate with families via e-mail/in-person and write quarterly classroom newsletters to families 
-Conduct students' academic assessments based on their age group and set appropriate goals as needed
-Maintain records of attendance and communicate with families in a warm, inclusive and understanding manner
-Supervise and work with teacher aides and work w/director on setting their goals and assessing their performance
-Must be upbeat, professional, flexible, organized and exhibit a passion for teaching in a preschool environment
-Must be a self-starter and willing to go the extra mile for the benefit of the classroom/program