Assistant Teacher Positions

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TEACHER ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/hourly

Prepared Date: December 19, 2025

Hiring Manager Job Title: Director

Job Level: Entry

Employment Status: Part-time/Full-time

Salary Range: $16.50-$17.50

Primary Location: 1025 Borden Road, Depew, NY 14043

Job Summary

The Teacher's Assistant will support the lead teacher in the planning and implementation of daily educational activities for young children in an early childhood development/care center. This role involves assisting with classroom management, preparing materials, and engaging with children to foster a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. The Teacher's Assistant will also help ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom.

Primary Job Duties

○ Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing educational activities

○ Support classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment

○ Prepare and organize materials for daily activities

○ Engage with children in educational and play activities

○ Monitor children's behavior and ensure their safety

○ Communicate with parents and staff regarding children's progress and needs

Education and Experience

○ High School Diploma or equivalent required

○ Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

○ Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting is desirable

○ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

○ Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

○ Basic understanding of child development principles

Knowledge

○ Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices for teaching and caring for young children.

○ Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.

○ Understanding of child safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe learning environment

Communication Skills

o Verbal communication with children by using age-appropriate language, speaking clearly, and with a warm, enthusiastic tone to engage young learners.

o Nonverbal communication to demonstrate attentive body language by smiling, maintaining eye contact, and mirror children’s emotions to build rapport.

o Observe and interpret cues by reading children’s non-verbal signals to anticipate needs or identify discomfort early.

o Communicate effectively with Lead Teacher and co-workers by sharing observations about children’s progress or concerns promptly and professionally.

o Interact with parents and guardians by providing warm, brief updates during drop-off and pick-up.

o Handles sensitive topics tactfully by deferring to Lead Teacher while communicating empathy and reassurance.

Empathy and Emotional Intelligence

o Ability to deeply understand, share, and respond to the emotions of children, parents and guardians, and colleagues.

o Advanced self-awareness

o Ability to understand group dynamics, fostering inclusive interactions, and building trust with children, parents and guardians, lead teachers, and colleagues through active listening and compassionate communication.

Problem Solving Skills

o Actively listens to children, validates their emotions, and demonstrates empathy to build trust and deescalate conflicts.

o Guides children toward independent solutions by asking open ended questions and offering choices

o Observes and identified potential issues early, i.e., conflicts, frustration or safety concerns, to prevent escalation

o Remains calm, patient, and composed during challenging situations, modeling positive behavior for children.

o Collaborates effectively with the Lead Teacher, reporting issues and contributing.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.