Preschool Teacher Assistant

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

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

Preschool Assistant Teacher - Camillus, NY

• 8:30am-2pm Monday - Friday
• School Calendar
• Inclusion Preschool Classrooms
• $17-$22 per hour pay range

Little Lukes’ mission is to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary care and education to children in our community.

When you join Little Lukes, you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Certified Teachers and Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing the best care to families in CNY.

No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we're confident that you will find it at Little Lukes!

Setting and Location

Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center.

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Role

We are on the lookout for Assistant Teachers to support our daycare classrooms. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of Certified Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers to support the children in our care.

• Provide exceptional care and instruction
  • Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Lead Teacher and Special Education Teacher.
  • Assists in teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.
• Classroom Environment
  • Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.
  • Implement effective classroom management.
  • Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.

About You

You will thrive in the role of an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Little Lukes if you have:

• A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families.
• Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of the children in your charge.
• A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
• The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children in their Early Childhood years.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
• Preferred but not required: An active NYS Teacher Assistant certification. We will pay for your certification!

Daycare Assistant Teacher Job Compensation And Benefits

• Industry-leading salaries
• Company Paid TA Certification
• Student Loan forgiveness participation
• Paid training
• Paid time off (PTO) that increases with longevity
• Company-sponsored
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with matching
  • Employee childcare discount
  • Continuing Education Assistance
• Access to
  • Amazing team-oriented environment
  • Professional mentoring program
• Work/Life Balance
  • Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
  • Day shifts only (no evenings!)
  • Paid time off (PTO) that increases with longevity