ALMOND TREE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL

Child Care Teacher Assistant

Brooklyn, NY Part Time Preschool (3–5) Family Child Care CDA Preferred
Salary
$18 – $21/Hr
Job Type
Part Time
Role
Assistant Teacher
Setting
Family Child Care
Credential
CDA Preferred

About This Role

Come Share Your Love of Children With Us!


Almond Tree Preschool is a small, family-oriented early childhood program serving children ages 2–4. We're looking for a warm, dependable, and nurturing Part-Time Child Care Assistant to join our close-knit team.

This opportunity may be especially appealing to retired or semi-retired educators, experienced caregivers, or anyone who wants to continue making a difference in children's lives without a full-time commitment.


Schedule: 2 days per week, 8:00 AM– 2:30 PM, with flexibility to work until 5 PM and additional days.

What You'll Do

  • Provide warm, affectionate, and attentive care, helping children feel safe, valued, and loved.
  • Actively engage with children through conversations, play, storytelling, songs, and movement.
  • Support teachers with circle time, art, early learning activities, and outdoor exploration.
  • Supervise children and promote a safe, positive classroom environment.
  • Assist with daily routines, including meals, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and transitions.
  • Encourage independence, kindness, and positive social interactions.
  • Provide feedback to families on their child's day and developmental progress.
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Legally authorized to work in the the US
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a child care setting
  • Successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting through the NYC Department of Health
  • Complete 10 hours of Health and Safety Training on the ECETP website (will provide additional information about this)
  • Must have Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain before the start date)
  • Three references- 2 professional (from a child-related role and 1 personal (at least one from a child-related role)
  • Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs, bend, crouch, kneel, balance, sit on floor, stand and walk for extended periods, and engage in active play indoors and outdoors
  • Strong positive attitude and communication, punctual, reliable, work well with others

Nice to Have

  • Worked in a daycare/preschool setting
  • Credits in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Certificate
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Health and Safety trainings from ECETP

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work overtime as needed
  • Paid trainings and paid college tuition after 1 full year of employment

Common Questions

What ECE credentials are required for this position?

A CDA is preferred for this role.

What does this position pay?

This Child Care Teacher Assistant role pays $18 to $21/Hr.

Is this full-time or part-time?

This job is Part Time.

Where is ALMOND TREE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL located?

ALMOND TREE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL is located at 299 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY

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ALMOND TREE CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL · Brooklyn, NY
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Job type Part Time
Role Assistant Teacher
Age group Preschool (3–5)
Posted 2 days ago
Reference # 183,465