Preschool Teacher Assistant

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center•City of Fulton, NY

17d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Little Lukes is hiring an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support children ages 3 to 5 in inclusive preschool classrooms. The assistant works alongside a Lead Teacher and Special Education Teacher to provide care and instruction and support children’s educational, developmental, and social-emotional growth. The role includes helping children develop academic and social skills through language-based whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one interactions, and preparing them for kindergarten. The assistant also helps maintain a positive, engaging, and structured classroom by implementing classroom management and reinforcing expectations and routines. The position is based at Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center in Fulton, NY, with floating coverage at the Fulton preschool and Volney UPK site to cover lunch breaks. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the posting also specifies day shifts and weekends off. Little Lukes describes its mission as building a bright future for every child through care and education. It emphasizes teamwork, learning, growth, family-centered care, and collaboration across its team.

Requirements

Passion for providing care and education to local children and their families.
Expertise in supporting children’s educational, developmental, and social-emotional growth.
A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
Ability to work hard, adapt to change, and support evolving early-childhood care.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to share feedback collaboratively and in a solution-oriented way.

Nice To Haves

Active New York State Teacher Assistant certification; certification is preferred but not required, and the company will pay for it.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional care and instruction to preschool children ages 3 to 5 in inclusive classrooms.
Support children’s educational, developmental, and social-emotional growth alongside a Lead Teacher and Special Education Teacher.
Assist in teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten.
Engage children through language-based whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one interactions.
Help create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment that encourages curiosity and learning.
Implement effective classroom management.
Help establish and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
Float between the Fulton preschool and Volney UPK site to cover lunch breaks.