Early Preschool Assistant Teacher
Spring Education Group•Palo Alto, CA
•$24 - $27•Onsite
About The Position
The Early Preschool Assistant Teacher fosters a nurturing, safe, and vibrant classroom environment for children ages 2 to 3. Working closely with partner teachers, the assistant teacher helps guide daily activities, encourages creative learning, and supports each child’s individual growth through positive verbal engagement and caring supervision. The role also involves creating an environment that supports children’s social and emotional development, communicating with parents and guardians, and helping maintain a clean and safe classroom.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Six semesters or nine quarter units in early childhood education, including courses covering early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum.
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak English; often carry, lift, and use repetitive or fine hand movements; and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
- Ability to regularly hear and use clear vision, with or without correction.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience with preschool students.
Responsibilities
- Create a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive development of children’s social and emotional competencies.
- Communicate daily with parents and guardians and collaborate with co-teachers and school staff.
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean classroom environment in accordance with safety and licensing guidelines.
- Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and routine personal care, including toileting and diaper changing as needed.
- Perform other related classroom and school support duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan benefits
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Student tuition discount
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
