UPK Assistant Teacher

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Assistant Teacher in New York to support the lead teacher in planning and executing daily activities and to maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment.

The role emphasizes open communication with parents about daily milestones and adherence to essential procedures to ensure a clean, safe learning space for 4- and 5-year-olds. A minimum 18 years of age with a HS diploma is required; CDA or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for 4- and 5-year-old children is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in planning and executing daily activities.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Planning daily activities

Executing daily activities

Maintaining classroom safety

Following essential procedures

Child milestone tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / Associate / Bachelor in Early Education

Job description

• Support the lead teacher in planning and executing daily activities
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Requirements

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA), associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for 4- and 5-year-old children is required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment while effectively communicating with parents about their child's progress.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Professional Experience in Child Care
• Degree in Early Education or Related Field

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Planning Daily Activities
• Executing Daily Activities
• Maintaining Classroom Safety
• Following Essential Procedures
• Child Milestone Tracking

Soft Skills

• Open Communication
• Collaboration with Lead Teacher

Certifications & Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA)

Industry Keywords

• Child Care
• Daycare
• Preschool
• Early Childhood Education