UPK Teacher Assistant

Mahopac, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=100+Myrtle+Ave+Mahopac+NY+10541-4641)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

WHO WE ARE:Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

We are currently looking for Teacher Assistants for our 2024-25 Pre-K classrooms in the Mahopac Central School District.

STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt

PAY: $17-$18 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applicants should possess motivation and creativity; positive demonstration of strong interpersonal communication skills, the active ability to work within a team, demonstrated punctuality and attendance consistency.

• Develop respectful relationships with the children, families and UPK team members to ensure a caring and welcoming environment for children.

• Meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child in your classroom. Plan for each child’s development with intentionality.

• Assist the Lead Teacher with the appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom.

• Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, stimulating, and which is appropriate for each child’s developmental level.

• Must be a flexible team player and have the ability to work well with others.

• Assume an equal share of the housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.

• Assume the role of leadership in the absence of the Lead Teacher

• Interact with the children in accordance with the developmentally appropriate practices.

• Ability to manage the classroom through positive redirection, problem-solving, setting appropriate limits, and active listening

• Support Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of lesson plans.

• Follow through on additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Associate's degree in education or a related field preferred

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting and carrying children

• Close contact with children

• Direct supervision of children

• Assisting children with toileting and hand washing

• Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children’s activities.

PART-TIME PERKS:

• On-Demand Pay:Because why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?

• Telehealth Benefits:Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care

• 401(k) for eligible employees PLUS a 1% employer match:Yep, we're serious about your future too!

• Paid Sick Time Off:Because everyone needs a break sometimes.

• Career Development:Level up your skills and expertise on us!

• Growth Opportunities:We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!

• AFLAC Supplemental Plans:Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.

• Did we mention certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance?Reach out to us for all the details!

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

Salary Description

$17 - $18 per hour