Infant / Toddler Teacher Assistant

Benefits

401(k) matching Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Tuition assistance Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? Do you have a natural passion for nurturing and a love for learning? Primrose School of Manhattan wants YOU to join our team as a Assistant Teacher!

As an Assistant Teacher at the Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street you’ll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. Our teachers help guide infants through preschool age children through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

ALL Applications will be considered with virtual interviews scheduled for teachers experienced in working in early childhood education, preschool, child care or daycare centers. Our leadership team looks forward to speaking with you!

Benefits

Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) 40 hours annually Paid Sick Leave Paid week off: Summer Break (week of 4th of July) Winter Break (week of Christmas) Additional Paid Holidays

• Tuition Assistance with advancement opportunities and professional development $225/month contribution for United Health Care (UHC) medical benefits Dental & Vision Benefit Plans 401(k) Retirement with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution Annual Bonus Build a brighter future for all children.
• Teaching is more than a job.
• It’s an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.
• As an Assistant Teacher at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street, you’ll help to create a fun, safe environment for little ones as they explore and learn through purposeful play that nurtures their social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development.
• Make a difference every day.
• Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.
• Help children explore the world, improve their motor skills and grow their vocabulary.
• Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them Required Qualifications and Experience High School Diploma or GED required Previous teaching experience required CPR / First Aid certified required Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children in childcare setting Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.