Teacher / Assistant Teacher / Support Staff

Storybrooke Preschool Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K

Vacation benefits

Scholarship for Early Education Degree

Consistent work schedules

Job summary

A local preschool in New York is seeking a caring and dedicated Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and engage with children. Responsibilities include partnering with teachers, supervising playtime, and communicating with parents about their child's progress. Ideal candidates will have CPR certification and a passion for early childhood education. This role allows for both full-time and part-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• CPR and first aid training certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Background screening must be completed.
• 45 DCF hours must be obtained or completed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the classroom teacher and provide assistance.
• Converse with parents about their child's progress.
• Supervise children during unstructured playtime.

Skills

Caring and patient personality

Ability to motivate children

Effective communication with parents

Education

CPR and first aid training certificate

Background screening

45 DCF hours completed

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Advancement Opportunites
• Consistent work schedules (nights and weekends off)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Scholorship for Early Education Degree

Top 10 Reasons To Work In Child Care

1. Impact on Early Development:

You are the architect of a child's foundational years, sculpting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Witnessing those "aha" moments is like nurturing little miracles every day.

2. Building Relationships:

Forge connections not just with children but with their families, creating a tight-knit community. The bonds you build become pillars of support, enriching the learning environment with trust and collaboration.

3. Joy and Laughter:

The symphony of children's laughter and their unbridled joy transforms your workplace into a sanctuary of positivity. Their happiness becomes your daily motivation and the contagious energy that fuels your day.

4. Continuous Learning:

Embrace the diversity of age groups and backgrounds, turning each day into a unique learning experience. Your journey in child care becomes a dynamic adventure, evolving alongside the children you nurture.

5. Job Stability:

The demand for quality child care is unwavering. Your role is not just a job; it's a profession that offers stability and a steady demand for passionate individuals committed to shaping the future.

6. Variety in Daily Activities:

Say goodbye to monotony! Every day brings fresh challenges and exciting experiences. From imaginative play to hands‑on learning, your daily routine is a vibrant tapestry of engaging activities.

7. Team Collaboration:

Working in a child care program is a collaborative dance. With colleagues, parents, and fellow professionals, you create a symphony of support. Together, you build an environment where everyone thrives.

8. Fulfilling a Vital Role:

As a child care professional, you are not just shaping individual lives; you're contributing to the well‑being of society. You are the unsung hero ensuring the growth and happiness of the next generation.

9. Early Education Advocacy:

Stand as a passionate advocate for early childhood education and care. Your voice becomes a catalyst for positive change, impacting not only the children you nurture but the broader educational landscape.

10. Long-Term Impact:

The positive influence you impart in a child's early years has a ripple effect. It's not just about teaching; it's about sowing seeds of confidence, curiosity, and resilience that will blossom into a lifetime of success and well‑being.

Embark on this journey not just as a profession but as a calling. Working in a child care program isn't just a career; it's a fulfilling mission with the power to shape the future, one child at a time.

If you're looking for a way to make a difference in the life of a child, we may have the right position for you as a teacher assistant, or support staff in the classroom. We are looking for dedicated individuals who have the ability to be patient and the commitment to making the early childhood classroom experience meaningful and enriching. You will be working in our center and making connections with young learners and their families. In the classroom, you will be tasked to assist with a variety of learning activities that help prepare young minds to be learners for life.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the classroom teacher.
• Provide assistance in the classroom when delivering instruction, by preparing crafting centers, distributing materials for instruction, encouraging children to participate, giving directions, supervising small groups of students and motivating children to be creative.
• Converse with parents on a daily basis about their child's progress toward academic and social goals in the classroom setting.
• Supervise children during unstructured time or play in order to make sure every child is safe and accounted for.
• Work with a team of individuals to help promote the learning center's mission and high level of instruction.
• Create positive relationships with community members and local businesses in order to provide a network of support to learners.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Obtaining a background screeening
• 45DCF hours completed or ability to obatin within 30 days
• CPR and first aid training certificate or the ability to obtain one
• A caring and patient personality

We offer Paid Holidays, 401K, Vacation/PTO.

We partner with scholarship programs so you can earn your degree in Early Childhood Education while employed with us.

Looking for FT and PT.