Preschool Teacher Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement

Training

Wellness

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center in Baldwinsville, NY is hiring an Assistant Preschool Teacher. Work 8:30am-2:00pm, Monday–Friday, on a school calendar with a pay range of $17–$22 per hour.

Join a team of Certified Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, and Therapists committed to exceptional care and education. You will support Lead Teachers in inclusive classrooms, helping children develop academically and socially through language-based, whole-group and

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and helping children grow.
• Experience delivering developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers 3–5.
• Warm, engaging approach with families and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and routines in daycare.
• Strong oral and written communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and instruction to preschool children (ages 3–5).
• Assist Lead Teacher and Special Education Teacher in delivering activities.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment that encourages curiosity.
• Implement effective classroom management and reinforce routines.
• Support development of language, social and foundational skills.

Skills

Instruction

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

NYS TA cert

Education

NYS Teacher Assistant certification

Job description

Benefits:

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

Preschool Assistant Teacher - Baldwinsville, NY

• 8:30am-2pm Monday - Friday school calendar
• $17 - $22 per hour pay range
• Inclusion preschool classrooms

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