Assistant Teacher: Nurture Young Minds in Person, Flexible Schedule

Kiddie Academy of Whitestone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Kiddie Academy of Whitestone is seeking an Assistant Teacher who is passionate about caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role supports teachers, builds positive relationships with children and families, and helps maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment.

The ideal candidate has childcare experience, a friendly, dependable, and patient demeanor, and the ability to work well in a team at our Whitestone location.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.
• Ability to work in a daycare or school setting.
• Friendly, dependable, patient and team‑oriented.
• English-Spanish bilingual is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with children and their families.
• Ensure the physical, social, and emotional needs of each child are met daily.
• Assist teachers with supervising children during classroom activities, transitions, playtime, and daily routines.
• Support children's learning and development through games, activities, and hands‑on experiences.
• Encourage positive behavior and help children develop strong social skills.
• Ensure all health, safety, and licensing policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom that promotes learning and safety.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to provide a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Complete required classroom and Academy documentation, including daily notes, attendance records, and student accident reports.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Friendly and patient

Bilingual English/Spanish

English proficiency

Job description

Kiddie Academy of Whitestone is seeking an Assistant Teacher who is passionate about caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role supports teachers, builds positive relationships with children and families, and helps maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment.

The ideal candidate has childcare experience, a friendly, dependable, and patient demeanor, and the ability to work well in a team at our Whitestone location.