Preschool Assistant Teacher - Daytime, Mon-Fri

Little Lukes; Town of Camillus (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salaries

Company Paid TA Certification

Student Loan forgiveness participation

Paid training

Paid time off (PTO) that increaseswith

Company-sponsored Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K retirement plan with matching

Employee childcare discount

Continuing Education Assistance

Mentoring program

Job summary

Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center in Camillus, NY is seeking a part-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support our daycare classrooms. You will work with a team of Certified Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers to foster the development and education of children ages 3–5 in inclusive classrooms.

The role emphasizes warm, engaging instruction, strong communication, and collaboration with teaching staff to create a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for offering the best care and education for local children and families.
• Experience delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social-emotional growth of children.
• Warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
• Ability to adapt to changing care needs in early childhood.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration across teams.
• Preferred but not required: NYS Teacher Assistant certification (we will pay for certification).

Responsibilities

• Support development and education of preschool children (ages 3–5) within inclusive classrooms alongside Lead and Special Education Teachers.
• Assist in teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten.
• Create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment; encourage curiosity and learning.
• Implement effective classroom management and reinforce classroom routines.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers to support children in their care.

Skills

Early childhood care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Family-centered approach

Education

NYS Teacher Assistant certification

Job description

Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center in Camillus, NY is seeking a part-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to support our daycare classrooms. You will work with a team of Certified Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers to foster the development and education of children ages 3–5 in inclusive classrooms.

The role emphasizes warm, engaging instruction, strong communication, and collaboration with teaching staff to create a positive learning environment.