Assistant Teacher - Full Time; 5432-206-N
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and QueensNew York, New York, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
17.75 - 19.34 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens provides 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.
Job Description
The Head Start (HS) Assistant Teacher will assist the Teacher to plan and execute age and developmentally appropriate activities reflecting the Montessori curriculum.
Requirements
- 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).
- 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
Benefits
- 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.