Assistant Teacher

Join the Playful Learning team in East Hampton, NY! We are currently interviewing for part-time and/or full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers for our early childhood programs serving children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Playful Learning is a warm, thoughtful, hands-on preschool environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, ask questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning. We are looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic assistant teacher who enjoys working with young children and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative teaching team.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves early childhood education and is eager to grow within a clear and meaningful teaching approach. Assistant teachers work alongside experienced educators to help bring the Playful Learning Method to life each day.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the daily rhythm of the classroom
• Meaningfully engaging with young children through play, conversation, projects, and hands-on learning experiences
• Assisting with the preparation of educational projects, activities, lessons, and classroom materials
• Helping implement the Playful Learning curriculum under the guidance of the teaching team
• Supporting children’s social-emotional development with warmth, patience, and respect
• Supervising children and helping maintain a safe, calm, and nurturing classroom environment
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting work and play space for children
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to support a positive school culture
• Communicating professionally and kindly with children, families, and team members

Qualifications include:

• Experience working with young children
• A warm, energetic, and enthusiastic presence
• Reliability, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit
• Respect for young children and an understanding of their developmental needs
• CPR certification, or willingness to become certified
• A willingness to learn and further develop your teaching practice
• Early childhood education coursework or related experience is a plus, but not required

We are looking for someone who is dependable, caring, curious, and excited to make a positive difference in the lives of local children and families.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person