Preschool Assistant

We are a group family daycare in Prospect Lefferts Gardens that offers a high-quality, nurturing environment to a mixed-age group of children ages 2 to 4 years old. As a warm and reliable Assistant, you will bring positive energy to your work and collaborate with our team to create a safe, joyful, and enriching space where children learn, grow, and thrive. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a small, collaborative setting.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

You will be working collaboratively with our team to:

• Support daily activities and routines in the classroom
• Create a safe, engaging, and organized environment for children
• Supervise children during play, meals, and rest time, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being
• Help implement age-appropriate learning activities that foster growth and development
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the daycare space
• Assist with recordkeeping, including attendance and incident reports, and ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation in accordance with NYC regulations
• Verify that all documentation is accurate, organized, and compliant with NYC regulations

• Authorized to work in the US
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with young children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs, bend, crouch, kneel, sit on floor, run
• Complete 15 hours of health and safety training from the ECETP website before start date
• Provide three references: 2 professional (from working with young children) and 1 personal
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background check with NYC Department of Health

• Like being outdoors with children
• Able to conduct circle time
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate
• Lesson planning experience
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies/SmartTeach
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or ECE college credits

• Pay for school closings and breaks (up to 25 days/yr)
• Tuition assistance after 1 year of employment
• Supportive, family-like work environment
• Opportunity to gain experience in early childhood education
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day