UPK Teaching Assistant
About The Position
WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable programs for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus. We are looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our team as Teacher Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year for our Pre-K Classroom. STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt LOCATION: Mamaroneck Central Elementary School in Larchmont, NY PAY: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour HOURS: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm SCHEDULE: 10 months (aligned to district calendar)
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.
- Lifting and carrying children.
- Close contact with children.
- Direct supervision of children.
- Assisting children with toileting and hand washing.
- Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities.
Nice To Haves
- An associate's degree in education or a related field is preferred.
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred).
- Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred).
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred).
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assume an equal share of the staff's housekeeping responsibilities.
- Meet and maintain licensing requirements for the ratio.
- Assume the role of leadership in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
- Interact with the children using 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.
Benefits
- Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
- Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!
- Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
- 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
- Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.
- On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
- Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
- Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
