Preschool Teacher Assistant

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

Job Details

School Calendar plus 6 weeks summer program
5.5 hours per day, 745-115 or 845-215 weekdays

Setting and Location

Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Role

We are on the lookout for Assistant Teachers to support our daycare classrooms. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of Certified Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers to support the children in our care.

Provide exceptional care and instruction
Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Lead Teacher and Special Education Teacher.
Assists in teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.

Classroom Environment
Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.
Implement effective classroom management.
Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.

About You

You will thrive in the role of an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Little Lukes if you have:

• A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families.
• Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of the children in your charge.
• A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
• The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children in their Early Childhood years.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.

Preferred but not required: An active NYS Teacher Assistant certification. We will pay for your certification!

Compensation and Benefits

• Industry-leading salaries
• Company Paid TA Certification
• Student Loan forgiveness participation
• Paid training
• Paid time off (PTO) that increases with longevity
• Company-sponsored Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K retirement plan with matching
• Employee childcare discount
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Access to Amazing team-oriented environment
• Professional mentoring program

Work/Life Balance

Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
Day shifts only (no evenings!)
Paid time off (PTO) that increases with longevity

Next Steps for Daycare Preschool Classroom Support Job Application

Please reach out to our Program Directors at info@littlelukes.com to learn more about the location, team and atmosphere with Little Lukes. We can’t wait to meet you!