Bitty City Players cultivates young minds through fun, innovative, and active learning. From theater games to scientific exploration and sensory play, our dynamic classes stimulate the imagination and intellect, and develop social-emotional awareness and problem-solving skills.

We strive to create a caring and cohesive team, and a supportive and collaborative environment which enables everyone to do their best work.

This is an excellent position for someone with a strong grasp of classroom management who loves working with young children in a collaborative and supportive environment, and is seeking a consistent but flexible part-time afternoon schedule. This is an assistant and sub position.

• You are experienced in early childhood education (particularly 3K & PreK)

• You are knowledgeable about the needs, challenges, and development of ages 3-7

• You are a collaborative and flexible team member and an excellent communicator.

• You are patient, positive, and passionate.

• You are organized, self-motivated, and reliable.

If this list describes You, come work with our team! We are looking primarily for staff for a small afterschool program – at PS 307 near the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

You will be part of a team of 2-3 staff members each afternoon with a 1:5 teacher:student ratio.

NOTE: To be in compliance with NYC regulations for school sites, afterschool staff members must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Schedule and Availability

• Number of days per week is flexible, as long as they are generally the same days each week. We are particularly looking for staff available Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays. Staff hours are 2-6pm.

• Preference will be given to candidates available for the full school year, but we will consider candidates with single-semester availability.
• The program schedule follows the NYC DOE School calendar, but will also provide full-day programming during a number of school closures, which are opportunities for additional work hours.

As a Teacher

• Maintain a welcoming, safe, healthy, organized and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students, and encourage their participation during outdoor and indoor play, mealtime, and enrichment class time.
• Problem-solve with young children and manage behavior of groups and individual children, using language focused on “choice” and a positive growth mindset.
• Collaborate with other afterschool teachers.
• Interested, experienced and very skilled candidates may be offered the opportunity to take on some administrative responsibilities for the program as well, which is entirely optional but pays a higher rate and offers more work hours.

As an Employee

• Attend and actively participate in all training sessions and scheduled meetings.
• Follow procedures and meet expectations as outlined in the Bitty City Staff Handbook and during training and orientation.
• Communicate clearly with management.
• Document work hours and submit paperwork on time.

To apply, please send your resume with an explanation of what draws you to the position to admin@bittycityplayers.com. Please highlight which elements of your experience, skills, and background would make you a good fit for the job. After an initial phone call, please be prepared to meet in person and provide work references.

Reminder: Covid vaccination is required for this position.