Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Almond Tree is a small, vibrant preschool located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. Our mission is to nurture young children and facilitate joyful learning in a safe, cheerful, responsive environment that supports their holistic development. Our bright spacious classroom accommodates a mixed-aged age group of 12 children, including 3K children.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with young children.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Positive, energetic, and a supportive team player.
• Calm, nurturing, and able to create a welcoming environment for children and families.

What You'll Do

• Bring warmth, joy, creativity and care to children’s daily learning experiences
• Supervise and actively engage children
• Support daily routines (arrival, circle time, small & large group activities, meals, diapering/toileting, rest, transitions, departure)
• Lead and assist with age-appropriate activities, including:
• Circle Time
• Singing songs
• Storytime and read-aloud
• Arts and crafts
• Sensory and play-based learning
• Build positive relationships with children, families, co-workers
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate preacademic activities
• Prepare materials and learning spaces
• Observe and document children’s learning and behavior
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Communicate with families and participate in parent-teacher conferences
• Assist with recordkeeping, compliance, and inspections
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers to provide exceptional care and education

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with/taking care children 2 years to 5 years old
• Successful completion of NYC Department of Health fingerprinting and background check
• Complete 15-hour health and safety training before starting
• Possess a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before start date)
• Ability to lift to 30lbs and actively participate in indoor and outdoor play
• Ability to bend, kneel, couch, sit on the floor, stand and move throughout the day

Preferred Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or a degree in Early Childhood Education (or currently pursuing one)
• Experience in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood setting

Benefits

• Up to 27 paid time off days

  Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment

  Supportive leadership and a close-knit team environment