Daycare Assistant Teacher

The Learning Experience • Middletown, NY

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About The Position

The Learning Experience of Middletown, NY is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Assistant Teacher to support young children’s learning and development. The Assistant Teacher helps the Lead Teacher with classroom activities, lessons, routines, and daily care, while contributing to a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. The role supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through age-appropriate activities and encourages confidence, independence, and positive social skills.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, reliable, patient, and team-oriented, with a genuine interest in early childhood education and a willingness to learn and grow professionally. The position offers hands-on experience with an established early childhood curriculum and the opportunity to contribute to children’s development.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for early childhood education and working with young children.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced classroom environment.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow professionally.
• Must be able to meet all applicable New York State childcare employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities, lessons, and routines.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
• Supervise children during meals, naps, outdoor play, transitions, and throughout the day.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other daily care routines as needed.
• Encourage positive behaviors, independence, and age-appropriate social skills.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
• Follow center policies, health and safety procedures, and applicable childcare regulations.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training and development
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed