Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Evans Mills III

About the role

The Teacher Assistant helps the Master Teacher in planning and implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children; ensures the safety of the children; carries out the Universal Pre-K Standards; assumes the lead role in the classroom during the absence of the Master Teacher; and keeps accurate recordkeeping. The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Master Teacher/Pre-k Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Help the Master Teacher plan and implement age‑appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Ensure the safety of the children.
• Carry out the Universal Pre‑K Standards.
• Assume the lead role in the classroom during the Master Teacher’s absence.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required.

Requirements

• Experience working in a licensed or registered early childhood setting required.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Ability to work with young children.
• Ability to observe and record behaviors of children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and cooperate with all Pre‑K staff to provide quality programming for children and families.
• Ability to be non‑judgmental in working with families.
• Physical requirements: standing, sitting, walking; must be able to bend or kneel to child’s eye level; lift up to 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual skills required.
• Auditory and verbal skills required for communication with clients, staff and the public.
• Preference given to qualified in‑house applicants.
• Employment conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department at time of hire.
• Employee required to sign an affidavit annually stating no indication in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year.
• CAPC is a Substance‑Free workplace; conducts random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Benefits

• Agency Flexible Benefits Plan
• Academic schedule
• Paid school vacations
• Unemployment benefits during the summer months