Daycare Assistant Teacher
Sportime Clubs, LLC·Schenectady, New York
Sportime Clubs, LLC·Schenectady, New York
The Assistant Teacher will follow licensing guidelines to ensure the daily care and safety of children while maintaining a clean and organized classroom. They will work alongside the lead teacher and director to support a play-based curriculum and effectively communicate with families.
Since 1994, SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State.
SPORTIME’s 20 club locations most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington.
SPORTIME currently offers 192 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 131 pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region.
SPORTIME clubs are state-of-the-art, yet affordable, and feature the best tennis, pickleball, sports and camp facilities and programs, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) and SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC).
SPORTIME clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year.
Eager Explorers Daycare at SPORTIME - we are a small daycare, licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), located within SPORTIME Schenectady. Eager Explorers is designed to serve preschool age children - our focus is on, and our expertise is in, their age-appropriate play, learning, development and FUN. Our small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios allow for individual needs to be met within the classroom setting. We offer a diverse and comprehensive curriculum.
Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners! Through our play based curriculum, our affectionate and loving staff ensures that our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed.
Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
Help maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
Work alongside a lead teacher and director to ensure a quality experience is had by all
Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
Complete extensive training on child care and child development topics.
$19.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-time
Member benefits- Employees receive complimentary Sportime membership and are eligible to use club facilities, including tennis, fitness and sports, to participate in club programs on a complimentary or discounted basis, and to receive discounts on retail and other purchases.
401k Plan with employer match – Employees are eligible to enroll in Sportime’s 401k retirement plan, with matching, after they have completed one year of continuous service, worked at least 1000 hours in such calendar or anniversary year, and are over 21 years old.
Sportime Clubs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages and seeks workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), marital status, disability, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Sportime Clubs, LLC will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes from Recruiters or Placement Agencies will not be accepted by our company and will be processed accordingly.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with children and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, capable of engaging in physical activity, and able to pass a background check.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in New York are often tied to steady school and childcare staffing needs, especially where programs need support for classroom routines, supervision, and active play. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who meet state or accreditation requirements and can handle both indoor and outdoor activity demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your education, experience, and physical readiness before applying.