What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Playful Learning?
Join the Playful Learning team in East Hampton, NY! We are currently interviewing for part-time and/or full-time Preschool Assistant Teachers for our early childhood programs serving children ages 18 months to 5 years.
Playful Learning is a warm, thoughtful, hands-on preschool environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, ask questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning. We are looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic assistant teacher who enjoys working with young children and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative teaching team.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves early childhood education and is eager to grow within a clear and meaningful teaching approach. Assistant teachers work alongside experienced educators to help bring the Playful Learning Method to life each day.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the daily rhythm of the classroom
- Meaningfully engaging with young children through play, conversation, projects, and hands-on learning experiences
- Assisting with the preparation of educational projects, activities, lessons, and classroom materials
- Helping implement the Playful Learning curriculum under the guidance of the teaching team
- Supporting children’s social-emotional development with warmth, patience, and respect
- Supervising children and helping maintain a safe, calm, and nurturing classroom environment
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting work and play space for children
- Collaborating with teachers and staff to support a positive school culture
- Communicating professionally and kindly with children, families, and team members
Qualifications include:
- Experience working with young children
- A warm, energetic, and enthusiastic presence
- Reliability, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit
- Respect for young children and an understanding of their developmental needs
- CPR certification, or willingness to become certified
- A willingness to learn and further develop your teaching practice
- Early childhood education coursework or related experience is a plus, but not required
We are looking for someone who is dependable, caring, curious, and excited to make a positive difference in the lives of local children and families.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27