Evening Assistant Teacher - Louis Greenspan Day Care Center

Evening Assistant Teacher -

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Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:

May 5, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

Part-time Salary Type:

Hourly Salary Range:

$19.00 - $19.00

Position ID:

200194

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Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

The Assistant teacher supports the lead teacher in daily classroom planning and operations. This includes periods within the day (such as opening and closing the center and during lunch breaks) when the assistant teacher is responsible for supervising and teaching a group of children. Shares in developing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment Shares in designing developmentally appropriate curriculum Assist in gathering materials, setting up activities and other preparations Helps plan for trips or special classroom events Shares in developing consistent discipline and guidance and enforcing rules lovingly Shares observation of children's behaviors and needs with lead teacher Remains aware of and alert to any situation which might indicate abuse or neglect and reports such situation to the Director Shares in routine performance of daily tasks required in the care of young children Works in all areas of the classroom Shares in record keeping Shares in communicating respectfully with families, helps parents and others feel welcome in the school at all times Shares in building a positive team approach Shares in supervising work-study students Communicates regularly with the director

The Assistant Teacher:

Reports to work regularly and on time Is dependable Shows a love for working with young children Is able to profit by constructive criticism Has the ability to deal effectively with crises Is cooperative under stress as well as pleasant circumstances Indicates a flexibility and willingness to accept additional job responsibilities

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a reliable methos of transportation to report to work on time. High School Diploma or its equivalent OR one year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age. The successful candidate possesses exceptional personal qualities and ethics is able to remain calm and responsive throughout the day; is able to see, hear, anticipate and respond to children's needs as well as in childcare OR two years of experience working in childcare and currently enrolled in a ECC Certificate program.

Preferred Qualifications:

An associate's degree in early childhood education (or related field) OR a CDA and one-year experience in childcare OR two years of experience working in childcare and currently enrolled in a ECC Certificate program.

Additional Information:

Positions in the Daycare Center are employees of the Dutchess Community College Association. This is a part-time, 8 hour per week position. This position is on-site, 10 months a year with 6-7 weeks off during the summer.

Salary:

The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 per hour.

Schedule:

This position is Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM.

Working Conditions:

The performance of this work is in-person and on-site. Flexible hours are required. Reliable transpiration is required. All applicants are subject to a background check to include criminal, employment, and education. Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

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