ABOUT COMMONPOINT:

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring an assistant teacher situated within the Early childhood Department. The Early Childhood Department plays a vital role in caring for and educating young children. The individual hired as an assistant teacher will support the curriculum and classroom environment. They should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs. This role reports directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Center at the Samuel Field Center under Commonpoint.

Across the agency, our part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Agency Expectations:

Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required.
Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations.
Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.
Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

Role Expectations:

Support the lead and assistant teacher in guiding babies and toddlers through education/development programs.
Thinking on their feet and responding to each child’s needs efficiently.
Displaying a patient and calm personality coupled with a loving approach to every child.
Contributing positively to the behavior and social interaction of the children.
Together with the teachers build secure relationships with the children and families.
Working closely with all staff in the infant & toddler center and administration to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
Documenting the day’s events for parents.
Reporting accidents, illness, and unusual behavior of children to the lead teacher, administration, and parents.
Give bottles to infants/toddlers as provided by parents.
Feed infants solid foods as age appropriate and provided by parents.
Change diapers as needed.
Soothe infants by singing to, rocking, holding and or cuddling them.
Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys.
Put infants in cribs and or toddlers on cots for nap time.
Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience caring for children 3months-2yrs old.
Meet annual professional development requirements, per Department of Health.
Complete background check including fingerprinting and health examination.
A passion for working with babies and toddlers.
Patient, nurturing and thoughtful.
Good communication skills.
Maintain discretion around children's records.
Must be able to bend to a child’s level and lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Must be able to spend extended periods of time sitting on the floor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

CPR certified and trained preferred.
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

Consistently shows up prepared, follows through on assigned responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.
Responds effectively to changing priorities, learns new tasks quickly, and applies feedback to improve performance.
Adheres to safety protocols, policies, and ethical standards, and represents the agency professionally in all interactions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.

To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.

Part-Time Rate: $20.00/hour

WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Consider the following:

Environment, such as an office or outdoors.
Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold.
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds; medium - up to 50 pounds; heavy - over 50 pounds.
Indicate if required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.
Travel requirements.

JOB DETAILS:

Location: 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY, 11362.

Working Schedule: E.g. - Mon. - Fri., 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Non Union Position.

In Person.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and résumé (Word or PDF format only) to Jody Dickter at jdickter@commonpoint.org.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.

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