Assistant Teacher
SYJCC
Commack, NY, 11725
Assistant Teacher
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
$18.00 - $22.00 an hour*
*Our state of the art facility offers full time staff a variety of benefits including contributory medical, dental, vision, free health club membership, and discounts on programs and services.
Posted 5 days ago (July 9, 2025)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times
- Support classroom routines, including transitions, meal times, and rest periods
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment
- Model respectful and positive communication and behavior
- Observe and document children’s progress and behavior; communicate observations to the Lead Teacher
- Foster a warm and inclusive classroom culture that supports all children
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and center administration
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
- Follow all center policies and procedures, as well as licensing regulations
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
· Promote each child’s cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional and recreational development
· Establish and implement programs and activities
· Maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with all children and their families
· Follow all OCFS, CDC, and Department of Health regulations.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Experience:
- At least 1 year of experience working with young children in a licensed child care or educational setting preferred
- Familiarity with child development principles and best practices in early childhood education
- Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- Dependable, flexible, and responsive to the needs of children and the classroom environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to take direction from Lead Teacher and support classroom goals
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Comfortable sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, and engaging in active play
- Capable of maintaining energy and focus throughout the day in a busy classroom setting
- Clearances & Certifications (Required or must be obtained upon hire):
- Background check clearance as required by state licensing
- Health clearance and TB test (if required by state regulations)
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within a set timeframe)
- Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED
- Preferred Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED
Application Instructions
Please email resume to mtruss@syjcc,org