Preschool Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Town of Vestal (NY); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday

Sick Time

Personal Days

Professional Development Opportunities

Résumé du poste

Acquire4Hire is seeking an Assistant Teacher for their Cub Care Children's Center, located in Vestal, NY. The position involves working with children ages 2-5, assisting the Lead Teacher, and preparing classroom materials. Candidates should have a minimum of a High School Diploma and experience working with young children. The role requires effective communication with families and participation in professional development opportunities. Benefits include holiday, sick time, and personal days.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 2-5 is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 15 hours of training/coaching annually.

Responsabilités

• Assist Lead Teacher in classroom activities.
• Preparation and organization of learning materials.
• Implement weekly lesson plans for children's learning.
• Communicate effectively with families.
• Participate in regular staff meetings.
• Complete required training/coaching.

Connaissances

Creativity

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Formation

Associates Degree or CDA Certificate

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Summary

Interviewing Now for August 2026-June 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our teaching team and explore the world with young children. Cub Care Children's Center has been providing excellent early childhood education programs since 1998 and is a Quality Stars NY participating center with a four-star rating. We are looking for a special individual who enjoys helping young children get off to a great start by building early learning and social skills in a culturally responsive environment that will last their lifetime.

Duties

As an Assistant Teacher you must exhibit the ability to …

• work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and assist in coordinating activities with other staff members.
• complete preparation and organization of learning materials for the classroom.
• assist in the implementation of the weekly lesson plans to support children in achieving the learning goals.
• build on your experience working with children, demonstrate creativity, flexibility, good communication skills with children and adults.
• communicate consistently, effectively, sensitively, and respectfully with families and refer them to the Lead Teacher for details regarding their child's classroom experiences.
• participate in regular staff meetings by bringing questions, concerns and ideas to the group for discussions.
• complete a minimum of 15 hours of training/coaching annually in the required content areas as specified by the Office of Children and Family Services.

Requirements

• Preferred: Associates Degree or CDA (Child Development Associate) Certificate
• Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma and experience working with children ages 2-5
• Full-time 37.5 Hrs/week 8:30 - 4:30 pm
• Health Check Required
• Fingerprinting Required
• Background Check Required
• 3 References Required with at least one from an employer, student teaching supervisor, or volunteer coordinator if possible.

Nice to Haves

• Previous Experience working with children ages 2-5 preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred but not required

Benefits

Holiday, Sick Time, Personal Days. Professional Development Opportunities.