Teacher Assistant (Head Start)

Ulster County Community Action Committee; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Paid meals

Job summary

Ulster County Community Action Committee is looking for an Assistant Teacher for their preschool classroom in Kingston, NY. This role will involve supporting the lead teacher, maintaining classroom routines, and ensuring a safe and organized learning environment tailored to children’s developmental needs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with infants and toddlers. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with infants/toddlers.
• Must earn CDA within 15 months.
• Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support social-emotional growth of children.
• Help implement curriculum and classroom activities.
• Attend conferences and home visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Infant/toddler CDA

Job description

Role Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports a preschool classroom by keeping learning organized, safe, and responsive to each child’s developmental needs. You will back up the lead teacher as needed and help maintain consistent routines for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain active supervision and support social-emotional growth
• Help implement curriculum and classroom activities, including outdoor instruction
• Communicate respectfully with families; attend conferences and home visits
• Participate in staff meetings, coaching, and required trainings
• Complete classroom documentation accurately and on time

Required qualifications/skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year with infants/toddlers
• Infant/toddler CDA (offered onsite; must be earned within 15 months)
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft; online assessment tools; Teams/Zoom)
• Valid NYS driver’s license, reliable transportation; able to lift 50 lbs and work at children’s level

Apply to be considered.

Benefits Package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance. Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Paid Time Off and paid meals.

Typical Workday

You’ll work onsite in Kingston, NY (12401) on a set schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The day follows a steady classroom rhythm—arriving, setting up materials, moving through planned activities, meals, outdoor time, and transitions. You’ll coordinate closely with the lead teacher and other staff so the classroom stays on track. Some days include scheduled family touchpoints, conferences, or home visits, and you may have staff meetings, coaching check-ins, or trainings built into the week.