Assistant Preschool Float Teacher

LeafSpring School•Mechanicsville, VA

2d•$14 - $16

About The Position

Help Young Minds Grow — Become an Assistant Teacher at LeafSpring Schools! Do you love working with young children and want to play a meaningful role in their early development? LeafSpring School Hanover is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Preschool Float Teacher to join our vibrant early learning community. If you’re passionate about child development, preschool support, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments , this is the opportunity for you! As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll work closely with Lead Teachers to deliver a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children. You’ll help implement play-based learning activities , manage classroom routines, and provide individualized attention that supports each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Make a Difference LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child’s success. LeafSpring School employees help build the foundation for excellence within every student by developing lifelong learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Make a real difference in your community by helping young minds develop and grow into healthy, productive individuals. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.

Requirements

Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)
Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children’s needs
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time
Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children’s developmental needs and interests
Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations
Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies
Observe and document children’s behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team
Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers , depending on assigned classroom
Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays , including your birthday!
Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts
D iscounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
Paid training and continuing education opportunities
Tuition reimbursement for professional development
Meals provided daily
Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning