Schoolwide Assistant Teacher

magicalbeginningslc; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers in Schenectady is seeking a warm, dependable Schoolwide Assistant Teacher to support classrooms for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers while helping teachers create positive experiences for children and families.

You will assist with activities, routines, and developmentally appropriate curriculum, build strong relationships with children, families, and staff, and help ensure a safe, engaging daycare environment across different age groups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children (infants–5 years).
• Willingness to complete OCFS trainings and CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability to work Monday through Friday within center hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers with daycare and preschool activities, lesson plans, and appropriate curriculum.
• Support children during daily routines: arrival, circle time, meals, diapering/toileting, naps, outdoor play, transitions.
• Foster a positive, nurturing learning environment for infants to preschoolers.
• Supervise children to ensure safety, engagement and ratio compliance.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and health standards per licensing requirements.
• Assist with setup, snacks/meals, and daily daycare operations as needed.
• Float between classrooms to support staffing coverage and operations.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, teachers, and leadership.
• Support licensing compliance and quality assurance preparations.

Skills

Team player

Attentive

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey. With care, we care — and that belief is at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early childhood education across Massachusetts, our centers create joyful learning environments where children feel supported, confident, and excited to learn each day.

We’re currently seeking a warm, dependable, and team-oriented Schoolwide Assistant Teacher to join our Schenectady center. In this role, you’ll support classrooms throughout the school, helping teachers create positive experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children while building meaningful connections with children, families, and fellow educators.

As a Schoolwide Assistant Teacher at our Schenectady early childhood education center, you’ll provide flexible classroom support across infant, toddler, and preschool programs while helping maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing daycare environment. This role is ideal for candidates interested in childcare, preschool teaching, daycare support, or early childhood education careers.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year of experience working with young children from infants to age 5
• Willingness to complete OCFS required trainings
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Availability to work Monday through Friday within operating hours of the center
• Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with the children
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand up to 90% of the workday
• Attentiveness, strong time management, and a team-focused mindset

• Assisting Lead Teachers and classroom teams with daycare and preschool classroom activities, lesson plans, and age-appropriate curriculum
• Supporting children through daily childcare routines including arrival, circle time, meals, diapering/toileting, nap time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions
• Helping create a positive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
• Supervising children throughout the day to ensure safety, engagement, and compliance with teacher-to-child ratios
• Maintaining classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitization in accordance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and health and safety standards
• Assisting with classroom setup, snack and meal support, and daily daycare operations as needed
• Floating between classrooms to support staffing coverage and operational needs across the childcare center
• Building strong relationships with children, families, teachers, and center leadership through teamwork and professionalism
• Supporting compliance with all daycare licensing requirements, center policies, and early childhood education regulations
• Helping maintain classrooms that are prepared for licensing visits, inspections, and quality assurance standards

About Magical Beginnings

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.