About the Role
The Assistant Teacher supports a preschool classroom by keeping learning organized, safe, and responsive to each child’s developmental needs. You will back up the lead teacher as needed and help maintain consistent routines for children and families.
Responsibilities
- Maintain active supervision and support social-emotional growth
- Help implement curriculum and classroom activities, including outdoor instruction
- Communicate respectfully with families; attend conferences and home visits
- Participate in staff meetings, coaching, and required trainings
- Complete classroom documentation accurately and on time
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ year experience with infants/toddlers
- Infant/toddler CDA (offered onsite; must be earned within 15 months)
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft; online assessment tools; Teams/Zoom)
- Valid NYS driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Able to work at children’s level
Skills
- Infant/toddler CDA
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Basic computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Online assessment tools
- Teams
- Zoom
Location
- Kingston, NY (12401)
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year experience with infants/toddlers
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Infant/toddler CDA
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Paid Time Off
- Paid meals
