Assistant Teacher

Care-A-Lot is building their team! We are looking for an Assistant Teacher to join our growing family. This position is Monday-Friday. No nights or weekends, and we are closed on major holidays! Care-A-Lot is seeking a teacher who is professional, energetic, dependable and truly loves working with children.

Care-A-Lot's philosophy focuses strongly on social emotional development. Our vision is one of love, kindness and empathy. Children are little people and the most cherished part of our program. We believe that children are scientists and problem solvers and lovers and fighters. It's our job to accept them for who they are, and embrace EVERY emotion (even the big, hard ones) and help them learn and grow.

At Care-A-Lot we celebrate differences and focus on building relationships between children and teachers. Our team is more like a family and we're looking for an energetic, caring, and dedicated person to join us. We are building a team of unicorns and we are not afraid to announce that we are the movers and shakers that will change the world! Our gentle approach and philosophy grounded in social emotional health is teaching children to be who they are, feel their feelings, and to express themselves more effectively. If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career contact us today!

The position of assistant teacher offers opportunities for growth and advancement, and through Quality Stars NY, Care-A-Lot can help you afford to further your education.

The assistant teacher works under the direction of Lead Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate early education programming for young children.

Essential Job Functions:

• The Assistant teacher helps teacher in preparing and implementing daily activities
• The Assistant teacher maintains cooperative relationships and clear, positive communication with staff, children, families, and support professionals
• The Assistant teacher provides personal care to children as needed
• The Assistant teacher ensures safety of children at all times and across all learning environments.
• The Assistant teacher maintains health and safety practices in accordance with state and local regulatory guidelines, and helps to keep a clean classroom, and works with the childcare team to maintain a clean environment for children.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person