• Support the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Supervise and actively engage with children throughout the day, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Assist children with daily routines, including meals, toileting, handwashing, dressing, rest time, and transitions.
• Help maintain a positive classroom environment by encouraging appropriate behavior and supporting children in developing independence and self-help skills.
• Follow classroom routines, schedules, and established program policies and procedures.
• Support transitions between activities, classrooms, outdoor play, meals, and other daily routines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom observations, documentation, and assessment of children’s development and learning.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, families, teachers, and other staff members.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team to meet the individual needs of children and support classroom goals.
• Follow all health, safety, supervision, licensing, and program requirements.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and required training.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and program information.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operation of the classroom and center.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework or education in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to working with young children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, flexible, and responsive to the needs of young children.
• Ability to follow directions, classroom routines, and program policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Must meet all applicable New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) requirements for the position.
• Must be able to complete required background checks, health clearances, and mandated training.
• Ability to safely perform the physical responsibilities of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting with young children as needed.

• Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED
• Preferred Education Level: CDA Credential

email resume to kwilson@mkccc.org

Ability to also speak Spanish is preferred, but not required.