Assistant Teacher / Floater Opening Shift
The Learning Experience` · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducation$18–$20/hrFull-time
Pay
$18–$20 per hour
Schedule
Full-Time, Opening Shift | Monday–Friday
About the role
Provide morning classroom support for infants through preschool-aged children
Assist with arrival routines and help children transition comfortably into their day
Prepare classrooms and materials before scheduled learning activities begin
Support teachers with breakfast routines and early classroom setup
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized environment throughout the morning
Step into classrooms as needed to maintain ratios and coverage
Communicate professionally with families during drop-off times
Follow all New York State and NYC health, safety, and licensing requirements
Responsibilities
- Provide morning classroom support for infants through preschool-aged children
- Assist with arrival routines and help children transition comfortably into their day
- Prepare classrooms and materials before scheduled learning activities begin
- Support teachers with breakfast routines and early classroom setup
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized environment throughout the morning
- Step into classrooms as needed to maintain ratios and coverage
- Communicate professionally with families during drop-off times
- Follow all New York State and NYC health, safety, and licensing requirements
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Prior childcare or preschool experience preferred
- Comfortable supporting multiple classrooms and age groups
- Dependable and punctual with strong teamwork skills
- Must meet New York State and NYC childcare licensing requirements
Qualifications
Competitive hourly pay of $18–$20 based on experience
Skills
- Ability to work with children from infancy through preschool
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow health, safety, and licensing requirements
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
- Employee childcare discount