New York State Pre-K Assistant Teacher, Childtime of Mechanicville
About The Position
The State Pre-K Assistant Teacher is responsible for instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond. As an Assistant Teacher, you are: Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, company standards and grant program requirements to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom. Engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families. Knowledgeable! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics. Creative! Implement curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children. Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team. Our Promise We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success
Requirements
- Associates in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related or an active CDA in Preschool.
- Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field.
- The ability to meet state requirements for education and our center requirements.
- Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
- High School Diploma and Six hours of college credit in Early Childhood Education or Related field required.
Nice To Haves
- Associates in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related or an active CDA in Preschool is preferred
Responsibilities
- Instructing 4-year old's based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program
- Follow all licensing guidelines, company standards and grant program requirements to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
- Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
- Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics.
- Implement curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.
Benefits
- Pay $16.50 - $18.00 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience
- Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
- Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
- Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees
- Monday-Friday work week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
