Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistants for our Infant and Toddler Programs in the Town of Webb School District for the 2025–2026 school year . JOB STATUS: Part time, non-exempt LOCATION: Healthy Kids Programs Early Learning Center in Old Forge, NY POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistants and Substitutes PAY: $16.00 per hour HOURS: Hours vary 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.
Requirements
- 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB.
- Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat.
- Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt.
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and do whatever it takes to keep up with the children.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the Lead Teacher to facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum, tailored to the unique needs and interests of the children.
- Maintaining regular communication with parents and family members through the Playground App, ensuring transparency and engagement in their child's daily experiences.
- Cultivating positive adult-child interactions utilizing the CLASS method, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Supporting the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the entire center community by adhering to ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program, available only on the days you are working with us
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid sick time
- On-demand pay
- Career development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
