Preschool Assistant Teacher – Child Care Center

Responsibilities and Duties

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. As well as ensuring that curriculum and classroom activities are properly delivered, and that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Seedling Child Care Center Opened in 2026

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the daily operation of the center while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with all OCFS, CACFP, and applicable state and local regulations, policies, and licensing requirements.
• Implement and oversee the educational curriculum and maintain accurate child and program records.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe facility by following all health, safety, illness, and emergency procedures.
• Supervise, support, and collaborate with staff to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Maintain confidentiality of all child, family, and program information.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, and professional development to remain current with best practices and regulatory requirements.

We're looking for a caring, organized, and experienced early childhood professional who is passionate about providing high-quality care and education for young children.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent;
• 1 year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age..
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Have at least basic technology skills.
• Must have a reliable and insured vehicle for transportation
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Available for on-call needs for second shift of care
• Have a strong understanding of child development.
• Have strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

This is a partial full-time, 30-hours per week position based at Family of Woodstock's new Seedling Child Care Center located at the Golden Hill Apartments in Kingston. The hours are M-F, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm (evening shift).

The rate of pay for this position is $29,562 per year.

• agency-funded health
• dental and vision insurance
• paid vacation/holiday time
• a retirement plan with matching option
• other benefits