Preschool Teacher Assistant - School Calendar

Little Lukes’ mission is to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary care and education to children in our community. When you join Little Lukes, you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Certified Teachers and Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing the best care to families in CNY.

About the role

We are on the lookout for Assistant Teachers to support our daycare classrooms. In this part-time role (7:45 AM–1:00 PM or 8:45 AM–2:00 PM), you will work in an inclusion preschool setting alongside our phenomenal team of Certified Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers to support children ages 3 to 5 years. The position follows the school calendar plus 6 weeks of summer school, with unpaid breaks and holidays off. There is opportunity for growth into a full-time Teaching Assistant role, as well as an option for a childcare assistant apprenticeship with free college courses in early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and instruction to preschool children.
• Support the development and education of children within our inclusive classrooms, assisting the Lead Teacher and Special Education Teacher.
• Teach developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.
• Implement effective classroom management.
• Set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.

Requirements

• 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 children.
• A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
• The drive to work hard, adapt to change, and evolve with the needs of early childhood care.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback collaboratively and solution-oriented.
• Preferred but not required: An active NYS Teacher Assistant certification (we will pay for your certification).

Benefits

• Industry-leading salaries
• Company-paid Teacher Assistant certification
• Student loan forgiveness participation
• Paid training
• Paid time off (PTO) that increases with longevity
• Company-sponsored medical and dental insurance
• 401K retirement plan with matching
• Employee childcare discount
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional mentoring program
• Work/life balance with Monday–Friday schedule (weekends off) and day shifts only (no evenings)

Schedule

• Part-time: 7:45 AM–1:00 PM or 8:45 AM–2:00 PM
• School calendar plus 6 weeks of summer school
• Unpaid breaks and holidays off