What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K Assistant Teacher (Summer Program) position at Nyack's Little House of Explorers?
About Us:
Nyack’s Little House of Explorers is looking to hire creative-minded assistant teachers to join our summer day camp team and explore the great outdoors with young children. We are a progressive preschool program serving up to 18 children ages three to five. Our beautiful schoolhouse is located in Nyack, New York and is open Monday-Friday. Summer program hours are 8:30am-3:30pm.
*Hiring for the 2026 Summer Program (July 6-August 14).
We are currently looking for individuals who are able to cover one or more of the following weekly shifts:
- Mondays: 8:00-4:00 OR 8:00-1:00 OR 12:00-4:00
- Tuesdays: 8:00-4:00 OR 8:00-1:00 OR 12:00-4:00
- Wednesdays: 8:00-4:00 OR 8:00-1:00 OR 12:00-4:00
- Thursdays: 8:00-4:00 OR 8:00-1:00 OR 12:00-4:00
- Fridays: 8:00-4:00 OR 8:00-1:00 OR 12:00-4:00
The person hired may potentially be able to work additional hours by substituting for other assistant teachers when they need to be absent; if there is an opening when someone leaves or an increase in child enrollments requires additional coverage during other shifts; or by picking up extra shifts during our regular school year program (Sept-June) if needed.
Responsibilities:
- Support children during daily routines and transitions
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play
- Support the program director/head teacher in developing curriculum based on the interests of the children
- Form meaningful and trusting partnerships with families
- Clean and maintain a safe space for children (putting away toys, wiping down surfaces, sweeping, washing dishes, cleaning bathroom, etc.)
- Preparing daily snacks
- Demonstrate respect towards children by using appropriate language and getting down on a child’s level when speaking
- Attend team meetings with the head teacher
- Participate in ongoing staff development and/or state-required training hours
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively with others
- Assist with taking and selecting photographs of daily activities and creating family-facing updates and newsletters.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Psychology or related field OR proof of current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Associate's or CDA Credentialing Program
- Candidates with a High School Diploma will be considered if they have substantial relevant experience with young children
- Prior experience working in an early childhood setting or with young children
- Must love the outdoors and engaging in nature with children in all seasons
- Candidates must agree to background checks and fingerprinting, and provide a medical statement from a physician as a condition of employment.
- Must already be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified upon being hired.
- Must already have completed Foundations in Health and Safety training (online) or be willing to complete it upon being hired.
- Must already have completed Mandated Reporting training (online) or be willing to complete it after being hired.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of and experience with vegetable gardening
- Knowledge of and experience caring for chickens
Special consideration will be given to college or graduate students looking for hands-on experience in the field of early childhood education, retired teachers, and experienced nannies. Please send us your resume if you have creative energy and a love of young children. If you are flexible, positive, and enjoy exploring nature, you may be the perfect addition to our team.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19