Assistant Teacher, Childtime of Mechanicville

Learning Care Group; City of Mechanicville (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring community at a leading child care center where you can grow as an Assistant Teacher. You'll engage with children, follow licensing guidelines, and enjoy benefits like a childcare discount and flexible schedules. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire lifelong learners in a supportive environment.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Ability to engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards for child care.
• Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Develop ability to observe, assess, and plan for children.

Skills

Energetic

Dependable

Passion for working with children

Education

Meet state and/or accreditation requirements

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers:

• Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Love to learn! Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool, and child development topics.

We want energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay $15.50 - $19.25 hourly, with Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on position, education, and experience.
• Positions include:
• Lead Teacher: $16.00 - $19.25*
• Teacher: $15.50 - $17.25*
• Assistant Teacher: $15.50 - $16.75*

Additional benefits include:

• Immediate health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, and 401(k) (plus company match) for full-time employees.
• Limited medical coverage for part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, available to all employees.
• Monday-Friday work week.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status under law.