Assistant Preschool Teacher

Buckle My Shoe Nursery School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckle My Shoe Nursery School is seeking a warm and proactive Assistant Teacher for its Reggio Emilia-inspired program. This full-time role involves supporting infants' daily routines, collaborating on lesson plans, and engaging with families. Ideal candidates are passionate about early childhood education and eager to grow in a reflective, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of classroom experience with infants.
• Open to learning the Reggio Emilia approach.

Responsibilities

• Support daily communication with families and assist with documentation.
• Collaborate on lesson planning and provide nurturing care.
• Engage in professional learning and team collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Nurturing Care

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Buckle My Shoe Nursery School provided pay range

This range is provided by Buckle My Shoe Nursery School. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a warm, collaborative, and proactive Assistant Teacher to join our Reggio Emilia-inspired infant/toddler program for next year. This is a hands-on, supportive role ideal for someone passionate about early childhood education and eager to grow within a reflective, team-oriented environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support Daily Communication with Families: Help take photos and videos of children at work; assist with uploading content to our parent app; contribute to daily blogs or reflections highlighting classroom moments.
• Assist with Documentation: Work alongside the lead teacher to gather observations, support child portfolios, and contribute to the class project documentation. Help capture meaningful interactions and learning through photos and brief written notes.
• Collaborate on Lesson Planning: Support the lead teacher in preparing engaging, developmentally appropriate materials and activities inspired by the children’s interests. Help integrate weekly specialists (e.g., music, movement, language) into classroom experiences.
• Provide Nurturing Care: Assist with feeding, diapering, dressing, and supporting the daily routines of infants with attentiveness and care.
• Promote a Calm, Responsive Environment: Use gentle redirection and modeling to guide behavior. Support circle time, small group explorations, and transitions throughout the day.
• Engage in Professional Learning: Attend staff development sessions and Reggio-inspired training opportunities. Participate in team meetings and reflective conversations about classroom practices and child development.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate regularly with the lead teacher and administrative team. Contribute ideas and reflections to help deepen classroom work and relationships.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or currently pursuing).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of classroom experience with infants (3 months to 1 year).
• Open and enthusiastic about learning the Reggio Emilia approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• New York State Certification is a plus but not required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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Other Opportunities:

Part Time and Full Time Nursery and Preschool Teacher roles available in the NYC area, with salary ranges from $30,000 to $55,000, depending on experience and position.