About the Role
Little Lukes is seeking Assistant Teachers to support daycare classrooms, working with a team of Certified Lead Teachers and Special Education Teachers to foster the development and education of preschool children ages 3-5 in inclusive classrooms.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional care and instruction.
- Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within inclusive classrooms.
- Assist in teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.
- Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment.
- Implement effective classroom management.
- Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
Requirements
- A passion for offering 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, be your best self, and 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!
Skills
- Language-based instruction
- Whole group instruction
- Small group instruction
- One-on-one interaction
- Classroom management
- Communication skills
Location
- Dewitt, NY
Work Type
- Part time
- School calendar plus 6 weeks summer school
- Day shifts only (no evenings!)
- Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
Experience Level
- Opportunity for growth into full time TA
- Option for childcare assistant apprenticeship with free college courses in early childhood
Education Level
- Company Paid TA Certification
- Continuing Education Assistance
Salary/Compensations
- Industry-leading salaries
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Company Paid TA Certification
- Student Loan forgiveness participation
- Paid training
- Paid time off (PTO) that increases with longevity
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K retirement plan with matching
- Employee childcare discount
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Amazing team-oriented environment
- Professional mentoring program
- Work/Life Balance
About the Company
- 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.
- No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we're confident that you will find it at Little Lukes!
