Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more aboutFamily Health Centers at NYULangone,and interact with us onLinkedIn,Glassdoor,Indeed,Facebook,Twitter,YouTubeandInstagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Teacher - Fulltime - Brooklyn - Various (8-4, 9-5 or 10-6).In this role, the successful candidate : Assist Head Teacher in Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons; work with a team to provide stimulating environment and activities; encourage parent involvement; set individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child; keep room clean; help with toileting; other various classroom duties.Job Responsibilities:Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrivalReadily accepts and responds to supervisory inputs accordinglyAbility to implement suggestionsStays open to constructive criticism and suggestionsCommunicates directly with supervisorSeeks and asks for help if neededIs willing to help others and steps outside normal job perimeters when necessaryApproaches criticism with learning attitudeCommunicates directly, avoids gossipOffers shares ideas and materialsStrives to assume a fair share of workIs friendly and respectful with othersHandles transitions wellFollows the daily schedule and provides outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permittingIs prepared for day's activitiesIs flexible responsive to child interestsAnticipates problems and redirectsProvides an appropriate role modelProvides plenty of child-directed activities throughout the dayProvides suitable materials for all activitiesDevelops plans based on goals from observations/curriculumProvides developmentally appropriate activitiesPlans are carried out in the classroomLessons plans support all areas of development and reflect children's interestsTurns in lesson plans and children's observations in a timely fashionCreates an inviting learning environment.Holds parents conferences on scheduleTakes an active role in encouraging parent participationMakes every effort toward positive parent relationshipsMaintains confidentiality 6. Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships Maintains confidentialityIs tactful with negative informationListens and responds well to parentsAvailable and approachable with parents3. Listens and responds well to parents2. Available and approachable with parents3. Listens and responds well to parents Available and approachable with parentsGreets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroomDoes not speak about the child in front of him/ herAbility to make appropriate written documentation and referrals when neededHelps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say sings talks throughout the day and interacts verbally during routines such as diaper changing, hand washing, etc.Ability to set appropriate limitsHas a clear and fair discipline procedureReinforces positive behaviorAvoids stereotyping and labelingAbility to work with children who are acting outPromotes self esteem in communicationsEncourages independence/self helpIs aware of developmental levels / changesKnows and shows respect for individualsUses a modulated, appropriate voiceSupervises children closely and effectively throughout the dayAlways attends to children's needs before everything elseAttends and actively participates in staff meetings.Careful to keep information about children and families confidentialEnsures all required paper work are done and / or due on timeQuickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems. Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems. Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problemsRemains calm in a tense situationGives ample notice for absencesLooks for ways to improve the programComes to work with a positive attitudeFlexible with assignments and scheduleOpens to new ideasFollows center's philosophy and policiesAlert in health and safety matterGood grooming and appropriate attireResponsible in job dutiesReliable in attendanceArrives on timePuts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening; every effort to prevent SIDS is madeFeeds children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelinesInspects fire exits and extinguishers regularlyFiles incident or accident reports accordingly and as neededNotifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurtUses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as requiredUses the Germ Box effectivelyFollows the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as neededFollows the When to Wash Hand policies as posted in the classroomFollows the hand washing procedures accordinglyInspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play