Pre K Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Pre-K Teaching Assistant Location: St. Anthony School, Yonkers, NY Employment Type: Part Time (25hrs a week) Start Date: Immediate Opening About Us: St. Anthony School is a nurturing and inclusive Catholic school dedicated to helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our Pre-K program emphasizes play-based learning, creativity, and the development of foundational skills in a caring, supportive setting. Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and reliable Pre-K Teaching Assistant to support our lead teacher in creating a positive and engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate loves working with young children, communicates effectively, and brings patience, enthusiasm, and teamwork to the classroom each day. Responsibilities: Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily lessons and activities aligned with the curriculum. Supervise and engage with children during playtime, meals, and rest periods. Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment. Support individual students' learning and social-emotional needs. Communicate effectively with staff, and administrators. Encourage positive behavior and model kindness, respect, and curiosity. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred. Experience working with preschool-aged children in a classroom or childcare setting. Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs Job Posted by ApplicantPro