Assistant Teacher: Toddler (2–3 Years)

Why Blooming Prep

At Blooming Prep, assistant teachers are valued as professional partners in our growing team. Our classrooms support curiosity, connection, independence, and meaningful learning. Toddler assistant teachers help children build friendships, express themselves, and gain confidence as they explore the world around them.

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 Toddler Teachers to join our founding team, with positions available at our Brooklyn Heights and Gowanus locations.

Our Toddler Program provides a nurturing environment where children ages 2–3 learn through hands-on exploration, purposeful play, and caring relationships. Assistant Teachers work closely with lead teachers to support emerging language, social and emotional development, and growing independence while responding to each child’s individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers in providing developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences.
• Help prepare inviting classrooms and engaging materials for art, music, movement, sensory exploration, pretend play, and outdoor activities.
• Encourage language development through conversations, stories, songs, and everyday interactions.
• Support independence in handwashing, dressing, eating, cleaning up, and caring for classroom materials.
• Assist with meals, diapering, toilet learning, and rest periods with patience, consistency, and respect for each child’s readiness.
• Actively supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, outdoor experiences, and daily routines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized classroom while following school policies and health and safety procedures.
• Share observations with lead teachers to support thoughtful planning and individualized care.
• Build positive relationships with children and communicate professionally with colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 21.
• Two years of experience working with toddlers or preschool-aged children preferred.
• Warm, patient, reliable, organized, and attentive to children’s individual needs.
• Comfortable supporting diapering, toilet learning, and daily self-care routines.
• 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.