Preschool Teaching Assistant

Teacher Assistant – Early Learning Childcare Center

Kids by the Bunch is a family-owned and operated early learning center located in Syosset, NY. We care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years old during the school year and also offer a fun and engaging Summer Camp program for children ages 5–12.

We are currently looking for a Teacher Assistant who is caring, dependable, positive, and excited to work with young children. If you enjoy creating meaningful connections with children and being part of a close-knit team, we would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

Working alongside our classroom teachers, you will help create a safe, happy, and engaging environment where children can learn and grow. Your day may include:

• Assisting the Lead Teacher with classroom activities and daily routines
• Providing loving, attentive care and supervision to young children
• Helping children participate in age-appropriate activities, games, art projects, and learning experiences
• Supporting children during meals, nap/rest time, transitions, and other classroom routines
• Helping keep the classroom clean, organized, and welcoming
• Encouraging positive social interactions and helping children develop age-appropriate skills
• Working cooperatively with teachers and other members of the KBTB team
• Developing positive relationships with children and their families
• Sharing information with families in a friendly and professional manner

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Truly enjoys spending time with young children
• Is kind, patient, attentive, and enthusiastic
• Is reliable and takes pride in their work
• Can follow direction while also being willing to take initiative
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is interested in learning more about early childhood education
• Has previous experience with children in a daycare, preschool, camp, school, or similar setting — preferred, but not required

A Great Opportunity For

This position can be especially rewarding for:

• College students studying Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field
• Individuals interested in gaining professional childcare experience
• Future teachers looking for hands-on classroom experience
• Someone looking for a meaningful position working with children
• Caring and motivated individuals who want to grow within a supportive childcare environment

Why Kids by the Bunch?

At KBTB, we believe that the people caring for our children are just as important as the environment we create for them. We strive to provide a friendly, supportive, and team-oriented workplace where our staff feel valued.

As part of our team, you can enjoy:

• A warm and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities to learn and develop professionally
• A collaborative team of early childhood educators
• The opportunity to make a positive difference in children's everyday lives
• A close-knit, family-focused school community

If you are someone who brings kindness, patience, energy, and a genuine love for children to your work, we would be excited to get to know you!

Join the Kids by the Bunch team and help make a difference in the lives of our littlest learners. We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person