Preschool Teacher Assistant

Little Lukes; Town of Camillus (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center in Camillus, NY is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support our daycare classrooms alongside Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers. This part-time role follows a school calendar with 25–28 hours per week and potential additional hours.

You will help provide exceptional care and instruction for children ages 3 to 5, foster development, and maintain a positive, structured learning environment with strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Assist in teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills.
• Support the development and education of preschool children with lead teachers.
• Demonstrate excellent communication with families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and instruction for preschool children (ages 3–5).
• Assist in teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills.
• Help create a positive, engaging, structured learning environment.
• Assist in reinforcing classroom expectations and routines.

Skills

Passion for mission

Exceptional communication

Family-centered approach

Team collaboration

Education

NYS Teacher Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

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

Preschool Teacher Assistant TA - Camillus, NY

• Part time school calendar plus 6 weeks summer.
• Inclusion preschool with special ed teacher, lead teacher and 3 TA's in the classroom
• 8am-1pm or 9am-2pm classrooms for 25-28 hours per week, with additional hours available if you're available.

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 Assitant 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