Assistant Teacher: Infant & Young Toddler (3–24 Months)

Why Blooming Prep

At Blooming Prep, assistant teachers are highly valued as professional partners in our growing team. Our classrooms are designed to support curiosity, connection, independence, and meaningful learning from the very beginning. Infant and young toddler assistant teachers play an essential role in building the secure, nurturing foundation children need to thrive.

About the Role

Blooming Prep is a brand-new independent nursery and preschool inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori. We are seeking warm, attentive, and experienced Assistant Infant & Young Toddler Teachers to join our founding team, with positions available at our Brooklyn Heights and Gowanus locations.

Our Infant & Young Toddler Program is designed to feel like an extension of the home—a welcoming environment where children build secure relationships, explore with curiosity, and develop confidence and independence. Assistant Teachers provide consistent and individualized care tailored to each child’s needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers in providing developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences.
• Help prepare inviting classrooms and engaging materials for hands-on exploration, art, music, sensory play, and outdoor learning.
• Actively supervise children throughout classroom activities, transitions, and daily routines.
• Assist with feeding, meals, diapering, toileting, and rest periods with patience and respect.
• Provide responsive care, adapting feeding, sleeping, diapering, and daily routines to each child’s needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom while following school policies and health and safety procedures.
• Build positive relationships with children and communicate professionally with colleagues.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to support consistent care and smooth classroom operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 21.
• Two years of experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children preferred.
• Warm, patient, reliable, organized, and attentive to children’s individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Spanish or French language skills are a plus.
• Ability to complete required background checks, fingerprinting, training, health documentation, and applicable clearances.

Compensation and Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative, professional team.
• Opportunity to help shape a new school’s classroom culture as a founding team member.