Assistant Teacher – Early Childhood Education

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities, lessons, and routines.
  
  
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
  
  
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
  
  
• Supervise children throughout the day, including during meals, naps, outdoor play, and transitions.
  
  
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other daily care routines as needed.
  
  
• Encourage positive behaviors, independence, and age-appropriate social skills.
  
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
  
  
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
  
  
• Follow all center policies, health and safety procedures, and applicable childcare regulations.
  
  

• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children is preferred.
  
  
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and working with young children.
  
  
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude.
  
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced classroom environment.
  
  
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow professionally.
  
  
• Must be able to meet all applicable New York State childcare employment requirements.
  
  

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  
  
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with an established early childhood curriculum.
  
  
• A fun, engaging workplace where no two days are the same.
  
  
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development.