Prekindergarten Teacher Assistant
About The Position
We are looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our teams as Teacher Assistants for our Pre-K Classroom for the 2025-2026 school year. STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt LOCATION: Grafflin Elementary School in Chappaqua, NY PAY: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour HOURS: 3 hours a day scheduled between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Applicants should possess motivation and creativity, demonstrate a positive demonstration of strong interpersonal communication skills, be active in working within a team, and consistently demonstrate punctuality and attendance. Develop respectful relationships with the children, families, and UPK team members to ensure a caring and welcoming environment for children. Meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child in your classroom. Plan for each child’s development with intentionality. Assist the Lead Teacher with the classroom's appearance, décor, and learning environment. Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating, and appropriate for each child’s developmental level. Must be a flexible team player and can work well with others. Assume an equal share of the staff's housekeeping responsibilities. Assume the role of leadership in the absence of the Lead Teacher Interact with the children in accordance with the developmentally appropriate practices. Ability to manage the classroom through positive redirection, problem-solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening Support Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of lesson plans. Follow through on additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Applicants should possess motivation and creativity, demonstrate a positive demonstration of strong interpersonal communication skills, be active in working within a team, and consistently demonstrate punctuality and attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in education or a related field (Preferred).
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred).
- Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred).
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred).
Responsibilities
- Develop respectful relationships with the children, families, and UPK team members to ensure a caring and welcoming environment for children.
- Meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child in your classroom. Plan for each child’s development with intentionality.
- Assist the Lead Teacher with the classroom's appearance, décor, and learning environment.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating, and appropriate for each child’s developmental level.
- Must be a flexible team player and can work well with others.
- Assume an equal share of the staff's housekeeping responsibilities.
- Assume the role of leadership in the absence of the Lead Teacher
- Interact with the children in accordance with the developmentally appropriate practices.
- Ability to manage the classroom through positive redirection, problem-solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening
- Support Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of lesson plans.
- Follow through on additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Employer Paid Childcare - Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, on the days you work.
- Telehealth Benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid Sick Time Off
- On-Demand Pay
- Career Development
- Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
