Hudson Valley Community College·City of Troy, New York
The Child Care Teacher Assistant will assist in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment and support the teacher in providing developmentally appropriate education. Responsibilities also include conducting parent-teacher conferences and managing classroom activities in the teacher's absence.
$500 Sign On Bonus!! $250 after 4 months of employment and $250 after 1 year of employment!!
We are looking for qualified professionals who are enthusiastic about early care and education to come join our team.
The ideal candidates must have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED in addition to professional experience caring for children and perform the duties and responsibilities listed below: Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment and be responsible for the care, cleanliness, and daily preparation of learning areas Assist in providing a classroom environment for children that is developmentally appropriate and responsive to individual children’s strengths, interests and needs Assume leadership of the classroom in the event of the teacher’s absence Work cooperatively with teacher, center staff and outside service providers Assist in conducting parent teacher conferences twice a year to discuss the development and growth of the children Assist with all required paperwork including weekly lesson plans, weekly parent newsletters, anecdotal records, workshop evaluations, student intern and work study student evaluations, etc Is knowledgeable of all Child Care guidelines and implements those that relate to the position Establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with families; greet parents and children upon arrival and departure; be available to discuss with parents progress or concerns regarding their child and encourage parent involvement Participates in training as assigned Attend and participate in center staff meetings Perform all reasonable related duties as assigned by the Director or designated employee.
The Faculty Student Association of HVCC offers competitive salaries to daycare teacher assistants at our Viking Child Care Center.
We also offer tuition assistance for SUNY classes.
Our center is rich in resources and materials and provides many opportunities for professional development.
Some of our benefits include: Hourly pay $16.50-$18.00 based on experience $500 Sign On Bonus!! $250 after 4 months of employment and $250 after 1 year of employment!!
QualitystarsNY scholarship Comprehensive medical benefits Dental plan Vision plan Prescription plan Retirement plan 13 paid holidays Paid time off SUNY discounts Job Type: Full-time
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: CPR Certification and First Aid (Preferred)
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED and professional experience in child care. CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred, along with a minimum of one year of childcare experience.
Market context
In New York, child care teacher assistant roles typically see steady demand because centers need dependable staff who can support classroom routines, supervision, and daily care. Competition can be strong for candidates with child care experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred CPR and First Aid certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience and certifications match before applying.
