Grow Your Career While Growing Young Minds
Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Albany, NY
An Experienced Leader Has Your Back
Work alongside an owner with decades of hands-on experience in early childhood education and special education. Demetris understands the classroom because she’s lived it, and she leads with mentorship, respect, and clear communication. You’ll always have guidance, encouragement, and leadership that truly understands your role.
Competitive Pay That Reflects Your Passion & Expertise
Your dedication deserves to be recognized. We offer competitive compensation that honors your education, experience, and commitment to children. At Ella Rai Academy, we value professional excellence and reward the expertise you bring to the classroom each day.
Paid Training To Grow Your Skills & Career
We invest in your professional development because strong educators build strong communities. Through paid training and ongoing learning opportunities, you can expand your knowledge, refine your craft, and advance your career in early childhood education. Growth isn’t optional here — it’s encouraged and supported.
Paid Time Off & Mental Health Days For Balance
Caring for children requires energy, patience, and heart. We support your well-being with paid days off and mental health days so you can rest, recharge, and return feeling your best. A healthy, balanced team creates the most nurturing environment for children.
Make A Positive Impact In Your Albany Community
When you teach at Ella Rai Academy, you’re shaping more than lesson plans — you’re shaping futures. From infants taking their first steps to school-age children building confidence, your work makes a difference every single day. Be part of a center deeply rooted in Albany and committed to uplifting the families it serves.
Build Your Future While Inspiring The Next Generation
Open Positions
TEACHER
Are you a passionate educator looking to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young students? We’re looking for teachers to join our team of long-serving, dedicated professionals who spend their days sparking learning and creating joy!
If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:
- Consider yourself a natural, empathetic leader
- Have work experience and an educational background in ECE
- Are a strong verbal and written communicator who is somewhat tech-savvy
- Can physically complete the tasks necessary to care for small children and
- Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning
then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Are you a compassionate, motivated person who adores children and wants to break into the field of early childhood education? We’re looking for people like you who want to begin or advance a career providing classroom support to teachers and brightening the lives of the littlest learners.
If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:
- Are friendly, dependable, and willing to work as an integral part of a classroom team
- Desire ECE work experience and professional development opportunities
- Can communicate respectfully with students, colleagues, parents, and administrators
- Are physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children and
- Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning
then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.
FLOATER
Are you an adaptable, compassionate person who loves working with young children? Do you have a flexible schedule and a positive can-do attitude? We’re looking for caring people like you to be Floaters on our dedicated team of early childhood educators!
If you’re ready to move into a position that brings something new every day, and you:
- Are dependable, motivated, and willing to work in a variety of classroom settings
- Have or desire work experience in early childhood education
- Are a team player with excellent communication and comprehension skills
- Are physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children and
- Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning
then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.
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