Part Time Teacher Assistant - Children's Learning Center

Suffolk County Community College; New York (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community college in New York is seeking a Part Time Teacher Assistant for its Children's Learning Center. This role includes assisting in planning and supervising the childcare program, ensuring a safe environment, and treating children with dignity. Ideal candidates should have an A.A. in Early Childhood Education and at least two years of experience in a licensed facility. This position offers flexible working hours during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Two years prior experience in a NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Center.
• Licensed Early Childhood Center or minimum CDA Certification.
• Experience working with children less than 5 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist, plan, and supervise the childcare program.
• Treat children with dignity and respect at all times.
• Monitor conditions to ensure children's safety.

Skills

Caring and kind demeanor

Team player

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

A.A. in Early Childhood Education

Job description

TITLE: Part Time Teacher Assistant - Children's Learning Center

CAMPUS: College

START DATE: Spring 2026

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Part Time SCC Association

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Part Time Assistant Teacher at the Children’s Learning Centers – is a SCC Association position and report to the Director of the Children’s Learning Center. Children’s Learning Center has an employment opportunity for a Teacher Assistant.

The candidate must be a caring, kind individual with a love for children. Must also be a team player and have some flexibility in scheduling.

The Center is open for the Fall Semester (August-December), Spring Semester (January-May) and closed during the Summer. Hours of operation are 7:30-5:00 Monday through Friday. Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years are accepted for care.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist, plan, supervise, and implement the child care program in accordance with professional standards and the policies and philosophy of the Center under direction of the teacher.
• Assist in program planning, addressing the needs, interest, special talents, individual styles and rates of learning of the individual children.
• Treat children with dignity and respect at all times; model respect of cultural and socioeconomic differences.
• Maintain the appearance and learning environment of the classroom; participate in housekeeping responsibilities.
• Maintain a positive liaison with the parents of the children.
• Monitor conditions to insure the children’s safety at all times; acquaint children with safety rules.
• Monitor the daily attendance of the children, including individual arrival and departure times.
• Understand and practice universal precautions at all times.
• Assist children with age‑appropriate personal needs as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and training programs, conferences and courses related to the young child.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director or his/her designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A.A. in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Salary is based on degree and years of Early Childhood Education experience. Two years prior experience in a NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Center and Licensed Early Childhood Center or minimum CDA Certification with two years’ experience working with children less than 5 years of age.

Please include resume and cover letter.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE

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