Preschool Teacher Assistant 2025-2026 SY

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

The Co-op School was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who saw the need for a high-quality and
affordable preschool option in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods. Since then, the Co-op School
has matured from a small, parent-run playgroup to a fully staffed and licensed non-profit school.
After residing in two prior homes in Clinton Hill, The Co-op School moved into 87 Irving Place in the fall of 2009.
In 2011, The Co-op School launched the first kindergarten class of its elementary program at 40 Brevoort Place.
In 2019, we opened our doors at 644 Gates Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhoodin a
3,500-square-foot building with a double-height gym, a rooftop library, and two playgroundshousing our
preschool, lower school, and middle school students under one roof.
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own
educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful
learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual
interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesnt just belong to the students and educators but
extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it and is a more resilient and
creative place because of it.

JOB SUMMARY
Assistant Teachers share with the Head Teacher the task of maintaining and organizing materials and preparing
for the week's lessons. Assistant Teachers also spend a great deal of time helping their students with class
work and projects, as well as facilitating social interactions between students and assisting with personal
hygiene needs of the students. All Assistants have opportunities to teach small and large group lessons alone or
with the assistance of the Head Teacher. Assistants partake in the planning of curriculum for the week or the
month and have the opportunity to plan and execute their own unit of study at some point during the year.
While communicating with parents via email, telephone, or in person is usually the responsibility of the Head
Teacher, they should also be included in family communication. Assistants participate in parent conferences
and contribute to the writing of student reports. Assistant Teachers attend staff meetings, curriculum nights,
teacher meetings, and planning after school one hour a week.
Instructional Planning, Preparation, & Communication

Implementing an age-appropriate curriculum that embodies social-emotional learning, early literacy
and early math skills, art, music, applied theatre, and movement
Assisting Lead Teachers in prepping, implementing, and hosting creative and age-appropriate activities

Meeting weekly (1 hour after school) with the teaching team to plan, update documentation, and
maintain a clean learning environment
Updating displays of current projects around the classroom
Attending monthly staff meetings, open house, curriculum night, professional development, and
parent-teacher conferences (twice a year)
Meeting with the Division Head to discuss project work and provide classroom updates
Working collaboratively with the Lead teacher to provide student observations
Documenting learning experiences and conversations among peers
Supporting lead teacher-student documentation process
Working collaboratively with the lead teacher to provide data for developmental progress reports and
narratives
Assist in writing Today Is in collaboration with the Lead Teacher
Leading classroom lessons and management if the lead teacher is absent

QUALIFICATIONS
Passionate about working with children
2-3 years experience working with children, preferably working in a school setting
High School Diploma/GED Required Associates or Bachelor preferred candidate has or will have a
degree in early childhood.
Enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges inherent in working with children
A positive attitude and flexible approach
Annual Salary: The salary range for this position is $36,000 - $47,945; The position on the scale will be based
on years of teaching experience and education.
Level: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
This Position reports directly to the Preschool Division Head
TO APPLY:
Send your resume to the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn@thecoopschool.org
The Co-op School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
We appreciate your interest in employment at The Co-op School. We would like to note that the School has a
mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated. Proof of
vaccination is required.

The Co-op School is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or
applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion
or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, prior arrest
or conviction record, genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.
Our policy extends to all employment practices including but not limited to, hiring, transfer, promotion,
training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs, and termination.