Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant

Healthy Kids Programs • Hudson, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant at Taconic Hills Elementary School in Craryville, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports an early childhood team serving children ages 10 months through 3 years old by helping create a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment and supporting classroom activities, daily routines, learning experiences, and positive interactions.

The position is part-time and scheduled for up to 29 hours per week. Morning hours are 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; afternoon hours are 1:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexible scheduling is available, including consistent shifts or a mix of morning and afternoon shifts depending on availability and program needs. Pay is listed as $16.00–$18.00 per hour in the posting header; the salary description lists $16.00 per hour.

The assistant collaborates with the School-Age Childcare Lead to facilitate activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum, communicates with families through the Playground App, fosters positive adult-child interactions using the CLASS method, and supports children's education, health, welfare, and safety in accordance with ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least one year of experience working with children under age 13.
• Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys helping children learn through play and positive experiences.
• Brings energy, kindness, and patience to each day.
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families.
• Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.
• Experience or interest as a parent seeking flexible scheduling, an education major or future teacher, a retiree interested in mentoring children, or an early childhood professional passionate about children's development and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School-Age Childcare Lead to facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum and tailored to children's needs and interests.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and family members through the Playground App about children's daily experiences.
• Cultivate positive adult-child interactions using the CLASS method so every child feels valued and supported.
• Support the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the center community by following ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.
• Support classroom activities, daily routines, learning experiences, and positive interactions for children ages 10 months through 3 years old.

Benefits

• Eligible children served by Healthy Kids Programs can receive employer-paid childcare during the days and hours the employee works.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED