Early Childhood Assistant Teacher — Training & Development

Learn & Discover Playschool; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A local playschool in New York is seeking a nurturing daycare teachers assistant to support the lead teacher in meeting students' basic and educational needs. The role involves facilitating classroom activities, ensuring a safe environment, and communicating with staff and parents. Ideal candidates are creative, energetic individuals with a passion for early childhood development. This position offers essential hands-on experience in a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Prior experience working with young children, preferably in a daycare setting.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Warm, approachable disposition.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with lessons for students' development.
• Encourage self-expression and flexibility.
• Tend to students' basic needs.
• Mediate conflict between students.
• Model appropriate behaviors.
• Ensure classroom safety.
• Liaise with families about students' progress.
• Attend parent and staff meetings.

Skills

Creative

Energetic

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in college for Early childhood education

Job description

A local playschool in New York is seeking a nurturing daycare teachers assistant to support the lead teacher in meeting students' basic and educational needs. The role involves facilitating classroom activities, ensuring a safe environment, and communicating with staff and parents. Ideal candidates are creative, energetic individuals with a passion for early childhood development. This position offers essential hands-on experience in a supportive educational setting.