Teacher Assistant TA

Benefits

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

About the role

School Calendar plus 6 weeks summer program
5.5 hours per day, 7:45-1:15 or 8:45-2:15 weekdays
Special education inclusion classroom preschool

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Teach developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.
• 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 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!

Qualifications

• Passionate about early childhood education and the mission of Little Lukes.
• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices

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 an amazing team-oriented environment
• Professional mentoring program

Pay

Industry-leading salaries

Schedule

Monday-Friday (weekends off!)

Day shifts only (no evenings!)

Paid time off (PTO) that increases with longevity