Assistant Daycare Teacher

Assistant Daycare Teacher

Bright Marvels Early Learning Academy – Astoria, Queens
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | $16.50–$19.00/hour

Are you energetic, dependable, nurturing, and passionate about working with young children? Bright Marvels Early Learning Academy is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Assistant Daycare Teacher to join our growing team!

At Bright Marvels, we believe that children learn best when they feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to explore. Our teachers create meaningful learning experiences through play, hands-on activities, music, movement, sensory exploration, outdoor adventures, and plenty of fun along the way.

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work closely with our Lead Teachers to help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Lead Teacher with daily classroom routines and activities
• Engaging children in age-appropriate learning experiences, sensory play, art, music, movement, and story time
• Providing warm, attentive, and responsive care throughout the day
• Assisting with meals, diapering/toileting, nap time, and transitions
• Supervising children closely and maintaining a safe classroom environment
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom
• Supporting children as they build independence, social-emotional skills, language, and developmental milestones
• Participating in outdoor walks and gross-motor activities
• Communicating professionally and positively with teachers, administration, and families
• Following all Bright Marvels policies and NYC Department of Health requirements
• Bringing a positive, team-oriented attitude to work each day

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Loving, patient, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with young children
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Able to take direction while also showing initiative in the classroom
• Professional when communicating with families and coworkers
• Willing to get on the floor, play, sing, read, create, and be actively involved with the children
• Able to maintain a calm and nurturing approach, even during busy moments
• Interested in learning and growing within the early childhood education field

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or young children preferred
• Early childhood education coursework or credentials are a plus
• Must be able to meet all NYC Department of Health requirements for childcare employees
• Must be willing to complete required trainings, clearances, and documentation

Why Bright Marvels?

Bright Marvels is a close-knit early learning community where our teachers are encouraged to build meaningful relationships with their children and families. With small class sizes, hands-on curriculum, bilingual English/Spanish learning opportunities, indoor and outdoor gross-motor experiences, and a supportive team environment, our goal is to make each day meaningful for both our children and our educators.

We're looking for someone who doesn't just want a job in childcare — we're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of our children's days and our Bright Marvels community.

If you're dependable, caring, enthusiastic, and ready to help little learners grow, we'd love to meet you!

Bright Marvels Early Learning Academy
Where bright futures grow tall

Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person