Assistant Teacher - Closing Shift

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and prefers a later morning start. You'll work alongside Lead Teachers and provide support across classrooms as needed, helping ensure children have a safe, engaging, and positive experience from classroom activities through end-of-day pick-up.

What You'll Do

Support Lead Teachers with daily classroom routines and learning activities

Provide classroom and ratio coverage where needed

Work with children across different early childhood age groups

Engage children in play, art, music, sensory activities, and hands-on learning

Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions

Support afternoon routines and create a welcoming experience for families at pick-up

Help with end-of-day classroom organization and closing procedures

Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment

Follow applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred

Comfortable providing support across different classrooms

Reliable and consistently available for the 10:00 AM–6:30 PM closing schedule

Patient, energetic, flexible, and team-oriented

Must meet applicable New York City childcare licensing requirements