Job Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Part Time and Substitute
Division - Department: 14 th Street Y
Job Classification: Part Time - Non-Exempt, Non-Union
Date: December 2025
Supervisor: Jill Shely, Julia Massey
Educational Alliance, a 128 year old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.
EdAlliance “Perks”
- Free Gym Membership to 14 Street Y
- Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
Job Purpose
Create a safe learning environment for the children in our Infant and Toddler classes that fosters inquiry, exploration, learning & respect.
Collaborate with teachers to support famlies and children in our infant and toddler classes.
SCOPE OF INFLUENCE
- Participate in classroom through daily activities
- Support Families and Children in the program.
- Partner with the teaching staff and administration in the overall philosophy of 14Y Early Childhood Programs.
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development
- Support curriculum with Lead teacher, based on class needs.
- Share in documenting
- Participate in meetings with teaching team
Classroom Environment
- Help create a classroom environment with inquiry, exploration, learning and respect in mind
- Create a warm and inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome
- Participate in organizing physical space and selection of materials in a way that is inviting and accessible for children
- Share in support documenting the classroom actives for newsletter.
Interactions with Children
- Speaking and listening to children with respect and mindfulness
- Assist in classroom procedures including transitions, routines and small groups
- Engage students in exploration and learning; curious about the children’s perspective
- Translating and coaching children through conflicts with problem solving
Relationships with Families
- Building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families (Parents and Caregivers)
Professional Responsibilities
- Share in documenting children’s work, development and progress
- Collaborative and professional relationship with colleagues
- Reflective, asks questions, willing to take risks and make mistakes
- Participating in the professional community, including relationships to colleagues, service to the school and organization, and involvement in a culture of professional inquiry
- Showing professionalism including integrity, ethical conduct and decision making
Job Requirements
Required Knowledge
Teaching Experience With Teaching In Early Childhood Setting Preferred
Experience with children under the age of three
Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-workers
Role Key Competencies
Building Trust
Communication
Energy
Adaptability
Stress Tolerance
Coaching
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
EEO Info
Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.
