What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher position at PANORAMA EARLY CHILDHOOD?
Assistant Teacher
Overview:
Panorama Early Childhood is a progressive, play-based preschool program currently located in Rhinebeck, NY. Inspired by both the Reggio Emilia and Bank Street philosophies, we care for children aged two to four years old.
For the 2025-26 school year we are looking for collaborative Assistant Teachers. Our ideal Assistant Teacher has experience working with young children in a school setting, and can help create a warm and nurturing classroom environment where children can develop their first relationships beyond the home. The ability to work collaboratively and communicate openly with their teaching team, as well as a willingness to work closely with families are essential. Through caring and meaningful interactions, the Assistant Teacher will support children as they grow and develop, helping them to find their interests through play and developing curriculum around those interests. The Assistant Teacher must also be comfortable communicating with families.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience caring for the health and well-being of young children in a school setting
- Confident supervising a full early childhood classroom
- Understanding of early childhood development
- Clear and open communication
- Receptive to ideas of others
- Collaborative
- Interested in professional growth in the early childhood field
- Hobbies and interests that contribute to classroom setting
- CPR and first aid welcome!
Responsibilities:
- Understanding of and prepared to follow the OCFS licensing requirements as provided by the Directors
- Assist in the supervision and well-being of children
- Support the teaching partner daily to arrange/set-up, clean-up, organize and maintain safety of the indoor and outdoor classroom environments
- Contribute to project and curriculum planning
- Support parent-communication and documentation with teaching partner
- Punctual, professional, reliable and responsible
NYS OCFS requirements for an assistant teacher are:
- Candidates must be able to pass a NYS background check and be 18 years or older.
- High School diploma or its equivalent OR One year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000 - $40,000