SUNY Ulster·Stone Ridge, New York
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the Director and Head Teacher in the general supervision and management of the children. Duties include creating a safe environment, planning activities, and maintaining communication with parents.
Ulster Community College Association is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Teacher/ Floater to work in the Children’s Center.
The Assistant Teacher is responsible to the Head Teacher for assisting the Director and Head Teacher in the general supervision and management of the children. To follow all guidelines and policies set forth in the Staff Handbook and Family Handbook.
Duties: And responsibilities:
Learning environment
Assist in creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for the children.
Interact with children in a positive, respectful, and encouraging manner.
Assist in the planning and teaching of activities which promote the positive emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.
Assist in keeping anecdotes of progress of each child’s growth and development
Maintain a neat, clean and organized classroom with learning centers.
Assist children in their personal care needs, toileting, diapering, feeding, washing, clothing, and comforting.
Assist in performing a Daily Health Check of each child.
Give input to planning classroom activities and Center events.
Maintain lists of needed supplies and materials in classroom.
• An Associate’s Degree or CDA in Education, Early Childhood Education or related field with one year experience working in an established child care center.
Starting at $18.00 an hour.
The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by August 22, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Ulster Community College Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The Association encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Ulster Community College Association does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
Employment with Ulster Community College Association is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.
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A High School Diploma and one to two years of experience working with children in an established child care center are required. Training in early childhood education is also necessary, with a preference for an Associate’s Degree or CDA in Education.
Market context
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