Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West of Manhattan, seeks an early childhood professional to assess the readiness of candidates applying to Kindergarten.  This position is seasonal from mid-September to mid-January and reports to the Director of Admissions, Grades K-4.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and write up Kindergarten-Grade 4 child assessments;
• Update the candidate’s file with assessment information daily;
• Collaborate with faculty members to review and update assessments;
• Conduct occasional pre-school visits throughout New York City to observe candidates; and
• Assist with in-house group play sessions through observation and interaction with candidates when necessary.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in education is required;
• A minimum of two years of early childhood or lower school experience (Kindergarten), preferably in an independent school setting;
• Able to work collaboratively in a team;
• Comfortable working with young children;
• Strong organizational skills are required;
• Proficiency with technology and software applications, including Google Workspace;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Warm, personable, reliable, flexible, positive, and patient person; and
• Strong work ethic and commitment to the School’s mission.

Qualified candidates will have prior experience working with children in a classroom setting. They will be reliable, responsible, warm, personable, and understand the importance of flexibility when working with young children.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of its school community.

Interested candidates should post a resume as well as a cover letter outlining their readiness for this position.

Salary range: $28,500 - $31,500 (salary based upon several factors that include, but are not limited to, the candidate’s work experience, education, and training)