Preschool Assistant Job at ALMOND TREE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL, Brooklyn, NY

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  • ALMOND TREE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description


Summary

We are a group family daycare in Prospect Lefferts Gardens that offers a quality preschool experience to a mixed-age group of children ages 2 years to 4 years old. We are seeking a warm, reliable Assistant who brings both care and positive energy to their work. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a small, collaborative environment dedicated to creating a safe, joyful, and enriching environment where children learn, grow, and thrive.

Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM

Duties

In collaboration with Our Team you will:
  • Support daily classroom activities and routines
  • Help create a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children
  • Supervise children during play, meals, and rest time
  • Assist with implementing age-appropriate learning activities
  • Foster positive relationships with children and families
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the daycare space
  • Assist with recordkeeping and documentation, including attendance & incident reports
  • Ensure documentation is accurate, organized, and up to date in accordance with NYC regulations

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years experience working with young children
  • Successfully complete a comprehensive background check with NYC Department of Health
  • Provide three references- 2 professional (from working with young children) and 1 personal
  • Complete 15 hours of health and safety training from the ECETP website before start date
  • Authorized to work in the US
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs, bend, crouch, kneel, sit on floor, run

Nice To Haves

  • Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or ECE college credits
  • Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate
  • Able to conduct circle time
  • Lesson planning experience
  • Knowledge of Teaching Strategies/SmartTeach
  • Like being outdoors with children

Benefits

  • Pay for school closings and breaks (up to 25 days/yr)
  • Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment
  • Supportive, family-like work environment
  • Opportunity to gain experience in early childhood education
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday

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