Assistant Teacher, Preschool

About This Role

Village Green Nursery School is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Assistant Teacher to join our play-based preschool community. We are committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and grow.

Position Summary

The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Head Teacher to support the daily operation of the classroom and help create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for young children. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about early childhood education.

Schedule

This is a part-time, school-year position. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (includes classroom setup and cleanup). Additional hours may be available during the week based on the needs of the program. Village Green Nursery School operates from late August through mid-June and is closed during the summer months.

What You'll Do

• Aid the Head Teacher in implementing daily classroom activities and routines.
• Review lesson plans and help prepare classroom materials before children arrive.
• Supervise children throughout the day, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Foster positive relationships with children and families through kindness, professionalism, and excellent communication.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Maintain classroom learning areas as directed by the Head Teacher.
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and maintaining an organized learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team while following Village Green Nursery School policies and procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings, annual training, and a small number of evening school events throughout the year.

Requirements

• Have a genuine love of working with preschool-aged children.
• Be dependable, organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy classroom.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as basic computer skills.
• Work well as part of a collaborative teaching team.
• Be committed to providing a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must pass required health screenings.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Administration of Medication and Epi-Pen training or willingness to obtain.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to assume low-level postures to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Must have or be willing to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years’ experience working with children.

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development