Full Time Assistant Teacher

First Learning; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

First Learning is seeking a devoted classroom assistant to support safe, nurturing environments for young children. You will help implement age-appropriate activities aligned with NAEYC and assist with daily classroom duties, supervision, and parent communication.

The role emphasizes collaboration, flexible scheduling, and maintaining organized learning spaces while upholding NYS regulations and quality standards in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and commitment to children's development per NAEYC.
• At least 1 year of related work with children preferred.
• Ability to observe, hear and respond to children's needs in classroom and on field trips.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Care-a-lot Child Care policies and NYS licensing regulations.
• Care for safety and well-being of all children in the classroom.
• Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate, open-ended activities aligned with NAEYC.
• Maintain an inviting, clean classroom with learning centers and hands-on activities.
• Interact with children positively, respectfully and responsively.
• Supervise groups of children and orient new staff.
• Support the supervisor and other classrooms as needed.
• Maintain classroom records and assist with general administrative duties.

Skills

Observing needs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Creativity

Patience

Sound judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Purpose:

To be responsible for assisting in the general supervision and management of a classroom of children by performing the duties necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational environment. This includes allowing the children to grow at their own pace and gain in social, physical, emotional and cognitive development.

Reports To:

Classroom Head Teacher or Teacher

Supervises:

Self

Requirements:

• Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, other Center areas, or on field trips
• Able to lift approximately 30 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 25 - 30 times daily
• Able to reach a child 20 - 30 feet away within 30 seconds
• Able to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a regular basis
• Good health as confirmed by a physician's statement and proof of being free of tuberculosis
• New York State Registry clearance
• Criminal History Fingerprint clearance
• Be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities:

• Adhering to all policies and procedures of Care-a-lot Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services
• The care, safety and well-being of all children in the classroom, including attending to children's personal needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of an age-appropriate, open-ended program which coincides with the philosophy of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Assisting in preparing an inviting, clean and organized classroom environment with learning centers and hands-on activities which coincides with the philosophy of NAEYC
• Interacting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner which follows the guidelines of NAEYC
• Orienting and actively supervising children by overseeing both small and large groups of children
• Developing parent relationships and communicating directly with parents on a regular basis
• Maintaining classroom records and keeping necessary written documentation
• Maintaining a positive work climate
• Communicating effectively and directly with other staff
• Assisting new and substitute staff assigned to the classroom
• Assisting supervisor and rendering staff support to all other classrooms and employees as necessary
• Assisting in the maintenance, general housekeeping and repair of assigned areas and common space
• Performing administrative duties as necessary for the classroom and Center operations
• Serving in the absence of the Head Teacher or Teacher as necessary

Completing 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafter

Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NYS child care regulations
• Increasing knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate activities which correspond with NAEYC guidelines
• Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents
• Increasing ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors
• Ability to use sound judgment and tactAbility to work as a team member
• Flexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to respond to the needs of the program)
• Creativity and patience

Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, AND
• A commitment to working with young children in a manner that will encourage the children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development, as outlined by NAEYC guidelines, AND
• At least one (1) year of related work experience with children is preferred.