Preschool Teacher Assistant

Opportunities

• Full time & part time opportunities working in our inclusion preschool setting

Pay

• TA Pay is $17 per hour to start, and $22 when you complete NYS TA certification.

Schedule

• 12 month position M-F following Little Lukes school calendar, break weeks off unpaid.
• Includes 6 week summer program and 10 month school year - must be available Monday - Friday

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

Qualifications

• 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!

Skills

• A strong passion for early childhood education
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities

About the Role

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.