Preschool Assistant Floater – Growth & Training

Astor Services Inc.; Howland (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to make a difference

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

CDA credential training provided

Job summary

Astor Services is seeking Preschool Teacher Assistants to support Head Start classrooms serving 3- and 4-year-olds. The role focuses on assisting instructional delivery, supervising children, and participating in ongoing assessments and family outreach as needed.

You will help implement play-based learning, maintain a safe and welcoming classroom, and collaborate with a team to ensure smooth program operations while supporting children’s social, cognitive, language, and physical development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with the population served is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment.
• Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children.
• Incorporates a variety or experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Must follow safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Astor Services is seeking Preschool Teacher Assistants to support Head Start classrooms serving 3- and 4-year-olds. The role focuses on assisting instructional delivery, supervising children, and participating in ongoing assessments and family outreach as needed.

You will help implement play-based learning, maintain a safe and welcoming classroom, and collaborate with a team to ensure smooth program operations while supporting children’s social, cognitive, language, and physical development.