Are you energetic, caring, creative, and passionate about working with young children? Do you love watching children learn, explore, laugh, and discover something new every day?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher Assistant to join our Pre-K classroom in Westbury, NY! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a nurturing, engaging, and positive early childhood environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and shine.

What You'll Do

·        Support the Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities and routines.

·        Help children develop early literacy, math, language, social, and emotional skills.

·        Assist with fun, hands-on learning activities, arts and crafts, music, movement, and creative play.

·        Encourage children to explore, ask questions, and build confidence.

·        Provide positive guidance and help children develop appropriate social skills.

·        Support individual children's needs while encouraging independence.

·        Assist with snack, meals, transitions, bathroom routines, and other daily activities.

·        Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom.

·        Actively supervise children and maintain a safe learning environment.

·        Build positive relationships with children, families, teachers, and staff.

·        Assist with classroom observations, documentation, and activities as needed.

·        Participate in special classroom events, celebrations, family activities, and school-wide programs.

·        Bring your own creativity, enthusiasm, and ideas to the classroom.

❤️ The Kind of Person We're Looking For

·        Warm, patient, nurturing, and genuinely enjoys working with young children.

·        Energetic and ready to jump into classroom activities.

·        Dependable, responsible, and a strong team player.

·        Creative and able to make learning fun.

·        Positive and encouraging, even on challenging days.

·        Comfortable working in a fast-paced early childhood environment.

·        A strong communicator who works well with teachers and families.

·        Committed to creating an inclusive classroom where every child feels valued.

·        Willing to get down on the floor, get involved, sing a song, read a story, paint a picture, and have fun while helping children learn!

Qualifications

·        Previous experience working with preschool or young children preferred.

·        Early childhood education experience or coursework is a plus.

·        High school diploma or equivalent required.

·        CDA, Associate's Degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education is a plus.

·        Must meet applicable New York State early childhood program requirements.

·        Must be able to successfully complete required background checks and clearances.

·        CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

·        Strong attendance and reliability are essential.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just a job — it's an opportunity to help shape a child's first school experience.

You'll be joining a team that believes learning should be engaging, joyful, hands-on, and filled with encouragement. Every day brings new discoveries, new questions, and new opportunities to make a difference.

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