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Kuei Luck Early Childhood Center

Assistant Teacher

Pay: $18–$20/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Long Island City, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/10/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,041 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Teacher in our Preschool. We are seeking assistant teachers who believe in our philosophy. The ability to work collaboratively, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work closely with families are essential. Experience and knowledge of the Reggio Approach and Emergent curriculum are a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children. Required to supervise all children and always maintain their safety. Assist with feeding, toileting, dressing and diapering infants and toddlers. Collaborate with teachers in planning lessons and daily activities. Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion and tact. Change diapers and help children clean themselves. Oversee children make sure that they are safe during outdoor activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work and communicate with children, families, and colleagues. Must love children.

Requirements:

High School Diploma, GED or International Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred Experience in working at a Preschool, Nursery, or Early Childhood Center. Fingerprints from DOI, background checked, Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter, and other trainings. Physical Requirements - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, observing, changing diapers, cleaning up after meals, stooping, kneeling, crouching, & crawling. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Benefits:

Competitive salary Career path opportunities Tuition Assistance Program - We will help pay for you to finish school and get your teaching license. Paid holidays and vacation days Health Insurance Employee discount 401(k) plan

Job Type:

Full-time; Monday to

Friday Salary:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Part-time hours: 40 per week

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person