IS: Early Childhood Classroom and Art Teacher

Posting Summary:
The Rita Gold Early Childhood Education Center is seeking an Early Childhood Teaching Assistant and Art Teacher. Position responsibilities include supporting head teachers in providing care and education in a play-based educational program and designing and implementing art experiences for young children. This position requires a commitment of up to 19 hours per week.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Rita Gold Early Childhood Center seeks a part-time Classroom Teacher and Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to provide early childhood classroom support and design and implement a child-led, emergent and process oriented art experiences for children aged 2 years to 5 years old. Candidate will design and facilitate an art class for the Toddler and Preschool classrooms at the Rita Gold Early Childhood Center. This position requires a commitment of a minimum of 19 hours/week. Hours and number of weeks in summer are flexible.

Responsibilities:
• Engage young children in a play-based classroom as a classroom teacher assistant under the supervision of head teachers and assistant teachers (GAs).
• Work with young children as a classroom teacher assistant under the supervision of head teachers and assistant teachers (GAs).
• Support the teaching team in all aspects of education and care of children including facilitating children's play and follow children's lead to enact an emergent curriculum.
• Take initiative to support classroom routines and your own learning by asking questions about practice.
• Prepare, maintain and organize classroom materials.
• Support a welcoming environment for families.
• Assigned other tasks, as needed, not limited to administrative tasks or floating across classrooms.
• Design and facilitate artistic experiences for young children as an Art Teacher under the supervision of head teachers and assistant teachers.
• Support the teaching team in developing art lessons that are child-led and align with the emerging interests of the children and curriculum.
• Document children’s experiences of the class/lesson.
• Be responsible and show good judgement in supervision of children.

This position is not eligible for tuition credits.

Documents required for consideration:
Resume
Cover letter
Additional: Potential Availability/Schedule. 

In the cover letter, share your experience with young children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers), including experience as a caregiver or in the classroom. Also, explain how this position relates to your studies and professional interests.

Scheduling:
Student work schedules are based upon the needs of the department and the student’s academic schedule. Students should discuss their schedule with the hiring manager/supervisor during the interview process. Hiring managers/supervisors will make every attempt to accommodate students’ needs.

Work Limitations:
During the academic year, students may not hold appointments or any combination of hourly appointments totaling more than 27 hours per week (20 for international students). During the summer semesters, students may work up to 35 hours per week.

Interim Student (IS) may hold other non-exempt positions (i.e., FWS, CA, AF) and must not exceed the maximum total allowable 27 hours per week. IS cannot hold a TA or RA position simultaneously with their IS position.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Available up to 19 hours per week, during the hours that the Center is open: Mon-Thurs 8:45 a.m. to 5 pm and Fri 8:45- 1 p.m. Preferred hours are M-F 9-1 or M-Th 12-5.
• Must be able to lift young children 6 weeks to 6 years of age to provide daily care such as diapering and feeding.
• Department of Health training and paperwork required, including a background check approval prior to hiring, as well as submission of TC background check paperwork.
• Must be a TC student currently enrolled in a degree program and taking at least 1 credit during the fall/spring semesters
• Must be able to abide by Teachers College academic and personnel policies and guidelines, including FERPA, Student Confidentiality Agreement, and the Student Privacy Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
• Able to work approximately 19 hours per week over 2 or more days.
• Have at least one year of experience working with young children birth through age 5, preferably in a classroom setting.
• Pursuing studies related to art, young children and families, and interest in engaging in how your course of study connects with children and families.

Salary Range:

$18/hour

Work Modality:

Student Employee - Onsite