For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. 
Our Early Childhood Development Centers provide free Early Head Start and Head Start services to low-income families. Head Start provides services to children age 3 to 5 years old. Through the Montessori approach, the center ensures children are ready for school by providing a variety of developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, language-literacy and physical development.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
The Head Start (HS) Assistant Teacher will assist the Teacher to plan and execute age and developmentally appropriate activities reflecting the Montessori curriculum. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assist the Teacher to maintain the written documentation/reports in order to meet compliance standards of CCNS, ACS, DOH, CACFP, and other overseeing agencies relevant to NYFD; help to facilitate parent involvement in all aspects of the program and promote positive growth and professional development. The candidate will adhere to policies and procedures established by CCNS, ACS, DOH, DOE, and CACFP and comply with procedural norms and standards of attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality relevant to HIPPA.
•    Ensures a learning environment based on the Montessori approach that helps the children develop, physically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, and creatively. 
•    Complete written observations, progress reports, outcomes reporting, CROWD, and other documents relevant to the tracking of children’s progress.
•    Establishes and maintains positive relationships with parents/families via open communications, training and other developmental activities.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential required plus a Study Plan to obtain an Associate’s Degree or Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or in related filed to Early Childhood Education (Elementary Education, Nursery to 6th Grade Elementary Education, Special Education, Students with Disabilities Birth to 2nd Grade).
•    30 credits; 60 credits or Associates Degree; 90 credits; or Bachelor’s Degree preferred including 24 credits in Early Childhood Education or in related filed to Early Childhood Education (Elementary Education, Nursery to 6th Grade Elementary Education, Special Education, Students with Disabilities Birth to 2nd Grade)
•    2 years of teaching experience in a preschool classroom preferred. 
•    Montessori trained or must commit to enroll in the Agency’s Montessori training program within the first year of hire and complete the training as required.
•    Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English; English/Creole speaking preferred.
•    Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
•    Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

BENEFITS:
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
•    Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
•    Medical,
•    Dental
•    Vision
•    Retirement Savings with Agency Match
•    Transit
•    Flexible Spending Account 
•    Life insurance
•    Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer 
•    Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:
www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.