Child Care Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Almond Tree is a small, vibrant early childhood program in Brooklyn, NY. We provide a joyful, nurturing space where children ages 2 to 5 are encouraged to grow through play, exploration, and meaningful learning experiences.

As part of our Team, you will help create a safe, warm learning environment that supports our children's holistic development. You will support daily classroom operations, assist with engaging age-appropriate activities, and foster positive relationships with families to ensure every child thrives.

Schedule will be:

3 Days/wk, 8am - 2pm , with flexibility to work additional days and through 5pm as needed.

Hourly rate:

$19 hr to $22 hr based on education and experience.

• Actively supervise and engage children throughout the day with warmth, attentiveness, and care
• Build nurturing, responsive relationships with children to support their social and emotional growth.
• Support children’s daily routines including arrival, meals/snacks,circle time, large/small groups,transitions, outdoors, rest, diapering/toileting, handwashing, and departures
• Prepare materials and maintain an organized, inviting classroom environment
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
• Plan and assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Foster positive partnerships with families through regular communication and family engagement
• Clean and sanitize classroom spaces, toys and surfaces regularly
• Complete recordkeeping activities ie attendance, incident reports, observations
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum of 2 years experience taking care of children 0 - 6 years old
• Successfully complete a background check with the NYC Department of Health
• Complete 15 hours of Health and Safety Training on the ECETP website before the 1st day of work
• Provide three references- 2 professional (from a child-related role) and 1 personal
• Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs, bend, crouch, kneel, balance, sit on floor, stand and walk for extended periods, and engage in active play indoors and outdoors
• Possess a positive attitude, good written and verbal communication, punctual, reliable, work well with others.

• Worked in a daycare/preschool setting
• Worked with 3-K students
• College credits in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work additional hours
• Paid college tuition after 1 full year of employment through QualityStars
• Complete Child Development Associate Credential for free
• Supportive working environment.

We do not offer medical, dental, vision insurance.