Preschool Teacher Assistant

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center•Town of Camillus, NY

3d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Little Lukes is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support children ages 3 to 5 in inclusive preschool classrooms at its Preschool and Children Center in Camillus, New York. The assistant works alongside a Lead Teacher and Special Education Teacher to provide care and instruction and support children’s educational, developmental, social, and emotional growth. The schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, following the school calendar. The role involves helping teach developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through language-based whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one interactions. The assistant also helps create a positive, engaging, structured classroom environment, implements effective classroom management, and reinforces classroom expectations and routines. Little Lukes describes its mission as building a bright future for every child through extraordinary care and education. The organization emphasizes collaboration, learning, professional growth, and family-centered care. An active New York State Teacher Assistant certification is preferred but not required; the company will pay for certification.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Active New York State Teacher Assistant certification; certification is 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 with teaching developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one interactions.
Help create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment that encourages children to be curious and excited to learn.
Implement effective classroom management.
Help establish and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
Communicate and share feedback across teams collaboratively and with a solution-oriented approach.