Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Anticipated Start Date: November–December 2026
These positions are being posted in advance of the opening of our new infant and toddler classrooms. We are currently accepting applications for teachers who will be available to begin once our expansion is complete, anticipated for November–December 2026 .

Jumper Bean is a New York State licensed facility. Here at Jumper Bean we have created an environment where children feel safe, eat well balanced organic meals, are encouraged to play, stay active, and learn about the environment.

Our program strives for excellence and provides the highest quality care to our children and their families. A Preschool Teacher at our center will plan and implement daily educational program’s that are developmentally appropriate, supervise the class, play with children outdoors, help with meal time, hold parent conferences, keep children safe, and maintain a clean and orderly room and Center.

Responsibilities:
-Reports to center Director and Lead Teachers Adheres to OCFS regulations at all times.
-Participates in the planning of curriculum and lesson plans as needed/directed by head teacher.
-Implements plans and activities alongside the lead teacher.
-Engage with children.
-Confer with the Lead teacher on program goals, evaluations and opportunities for improvement.
-Share pertinent information or concerns about individual children with the Lead Teacher or Directors.
-Keeps and assists in a safe and clean environment both inside and outside of the school. Assists in the maintenance of daily attendance, health records, incident reports and Brightwheel as needed.
-Ensures a physically safe and clean environment both inside and outside by eliminating potential hazards and making your Director aware of hazards you are unable to illuminate.
-Reports observations of illness, communicable diseases, abuse or neglect to the teacher or Director.
-Participates in staff meetings and training sessions. Participates in the cleaning of the classroom.
-Participates in the personal hygiene of the children.
-Shares kitchen duties as needed, preparing and cleaning up lunch and snacks.
-Shares in the cleaning duties of the center.
-Shares in the restocking duties of the center.
-Assumes responsibility for professional growth in areas of Early Childhood Education by setting goals, evaluating and improving one’s performance.

• One year of teaching experience in a daycare or related setting
• Associates degree in Early Childhood or related field (Preferred)
• CPR/First Aid Certified (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $16.50-$17.50
*Pay is based on candidates experience/education*

Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Shift - 8:45am - 5:30pm M-F

Benefits:

• Simple IRA Retirement - matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ballston Spa, NY 12020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person