Part Time Teacher Assistant - Classroom support

This position will assist in any classroom where coverage or additional support is needed, including our 2-Year-Old, 3K, and Pre-K classrooms. Must be flexible, patient, nurturing, reliable, and comfortable working in different classrooms.

Part-Time Floating Teacher Assistant – Early Childhood Education


We are seeking a caring, dependable, and flexible Part-Time Floating Teacher Assistant to support our early childhood classrooms in Brooklyn, NY. This position will assist in any classroom where coverage or additional support is needed, including our 2-Year-Old, 3K, and Pre-K classrooms.

Responsibilities:

• Float between classrooms based on daily staffing and program needs
  
  
• Assist Lead Teachers with classroom activities and lessons
  
  
• Provide classroom coverage during staff breaks, meetings, and absences
  
  
• Supervise and actively engage with children throughout the day
  
  
• Support children with meals, toileting, transitions, rest time, and daily routines
  
  
• Quickly adjust to the routines and expectations of different classrooms and age groups
  
  
• Help maintain clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classrooms
  
  
• Follow all classroom schedules, safety procedures, and center policies
  
  
• Communicate professionally with teachers, directors, children, and families
  
  
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and preparation of learning materials
  
  
• Report concerns promptly to the Lead Teacher or Director
  
  
• Participate in required meetings, orientation, training, and professional development
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
  
• Previous experience working with young children preferred
  
  
• Must be flexible, patient, nurturing, reliable, and comfortable working in different classrooms
  
  
• Must be able to follow directions and work collaboratively with multiple teaching teams
  
  
• Must complete all required health, safety, and early childhood training
  
  
• Must provide current medical clearance
  
  
• Must successfully complete all required background checks and fingerprinting
  
  
• Must be able to stand, bend, sit on the floor, and lift up to 40 pounds when needed
  
  

Pay:

• Starting rate: $18.50 per hour
  
  
• Increase to $19.50 per hour after successfully completing the 90-day probationary period

Schedule:


This is a part-time, in-person position. Candidates must be dependable and available to work their assigned schedule consistently. Specific days and hours will be discussed during the interview.


Location: Brooklyn, NY


To Apply:
Please submit your résumé and availability. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a virtual or in-person interview.


We are an equal opportunity employer.