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A Chinese Teacher Assistant supports lead teachers in instructing students in the Chinese language and culture. Responsibilities may include helping with lesson preparation, tutoring students, grading assignments, and managing classroom activities. They may also assist in language practice through conversation exercises and cultural activities. This role is commonly found in schools, language centers, or private tutoring settings. Strong language proficiency and knowledge of teaching methods are typically required.

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Infographic showing various Chinese Teacher Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,572 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Assistant Teacher - Creative Steps (62468)

UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and executing daily classroom programs and activities under the guidance of the head teacher.

  • Collaborate with the teaching team to write daily and weekly lesson plans.

  • Support in maintaining classroom equipment and supplies, and assist with documentation such as observations, work samples, and reports.


Job description

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. Forย nearly 140ย years,ย weโ€™veย fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.ย ย 

Joining withย our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult im

Creative Steps is a private early childhood program offering a school day preschool program (9am-3pm), a full-day UPK program, after-school (3-5 pm), as well as a holiday and summer camp program. Located on NYU's campus in one of the residential complexes near Washington Square Park, the early care and education program enrolls community children ages 12 months through 4 years using a play-based and child-centered curriculum with additional enrichment programming such as music, movement, and art.

Responsibilities:

  • Under the guidance of the head teacher, participates in planning and completing assignments that support daily classroom programs and activities.
  • Collaborates with teaching team in writing daily and weekly lesson plans.
  • Ensures a proper level of availability and condition in maintaining classroom equipment and supplies.
  • Assists in recruiting parent volunteers and provides support to volunteers working in the classroom.
  • Provides assistance with writing required reports and completing various forms.
  • Makes written observations, work samples and photos into online database system that generates individualized service reports for each child.
  • Attends and participates in staff and parent meetings and in training and development sessions.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or HSE required, college experience or diploma preferred
  • CDA or Certified Teacher Assistant Certificate preferred (Must be willing to obtain CDA or Teacher Assistant Certificate within 2 years of hire date)ย ย 
  • Experience working with children
  • Must be comfortable using a computer and accessing the Internetย 
  • Bilingual English / Spanish or English / Chinese preferred

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per weekย 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.