What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Preschool Teacher position at The Learning Garden Childcare Center?
Job description
Job Overview
The Learning Garden Childcare Center is a new, rapidly growing daycare facility in Slingerlands, NY. We are seeking motivated individuals to help us meet our mission of providing quality child care in a safe and fun environment.
We are looking for reliable, self-motivated team players to join us!
This job is for a FULL-TIME ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER. The job has a fixed weekly Monday-Friday schedule. Candidates must be available Monday-Friday.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a safe and fun environment for the children at our center
- Assist with implementing curriculum and lesson plans for children in a daycare setting
- Work with lead teacher to ensure smooth daily operations in the classroom
- Monitor and supervise children during activities, ensuring their safety at all times
- Play with, talk to, and read to children
- Assist with mealtimes and simple food prep
- Follow daily routines such as mealtime, nap time, and diaper changes/toileting
-Clean as needed
-Ensure that your classroom is in ratios per NYS OCFS regulations
- Cover breaks for co-workers, as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) OR one year of experience working with children under 13 years of age
- Be able to sit on the floor to play with children, talk with/to the children, and want to spend time with children
-Show up for scheduled shifts so the center can remain in compliance with NYS regulations
- Reliable Transportation
- Positive attitude
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team
- Friendly personality and willingness to interact with parents during pickup/drop off
- Two references, at least one must be an employment reference
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- At least one year working in a childcare setting
BENEFITS:
Paid time off, Paid Holidays after 3 months of employment, Paid training, Career Advancement opportunities, Fixed Schedule, 401K after 3 months of employment
***You must be able to put your phone away so that we can comply with NYS child care regulations while you are teaching.***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.75 - $19 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.75 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Experience with children: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Slingerlands, NY 12159 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Slingerlands, NY 12159: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.75 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19