Teacher Assistant

Almond Tree Preschool is a small, family-oriented early childhood program serving children ages 2–4. We're looking for a warm, dependable, and nurturing Part-Time Child Care Assistant to join our close-knit team.

This opportunity may be especially appealing to retired or semi-retired educators, experienced caregivers, or anyone who wants to continue making a difference in children's lives without a full-time commitment.

Schedule: 2 weekdays per week | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Additional Days: Occasional weekday availability strongly preferred

• Provide warm, affectionate, and attentive care, helping children feel safe, valued, and loved.
• Actively engage with children through conversations, play, storytelling, songs, and movement.
• Support teachers with circle time, art, early learning activities, and outdoor exploration.
• Supervise children and promote a safe, positive classroom environment.
• Assist with daily routines, including meals, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and transitions.
• Encourage independence, kindness, and positive social interactions.
• Provide feedback to families on their child's day and developmental progress.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Legally authorized to work in the the US
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a child care setting
• Successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting through the NYC Department of Health
• Complete 10 hours of Health and Safety Training on the ECETP website (will provide additional information about this)
• Must have Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain before the start date)
• Three references- 2 professional (from a child-related role and 1 personal (at least one from a child-related role)
• Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs, bend, crouch, kneel, balance, sit on floor, stand and walk for extended periods, and engage in active play indoors and outdoors
• Strong positive attitude and communication, punctual, reliable, work well with others

• Worked in a daycare/preschool setting
• Credits in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Certificate
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Health and Safety trainings from ECETP

• Opportunity to work overtime as needed
• Paid trainings and paid college tuition after 1 full year of employment