Preschool Assistant Teacher

Mercy Culture Preparatory•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Preschool Assistant Teacher partners with families and supports the Lead Teacher in developing Kingdom leaders through presence-driven discipleship and age-appropriate learning. The role helps carry out Mercy Culture Preparatory’s vision of guiding students from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with Him while fostering a safe, nurturing environment that supports each child’s spiritual, academic, social, and physical growth. The Assistant Teacher upholds the school’s values, unique characteristics, and leadership standards. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with work hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position reports to the Preschool Director.

Requirements

Have daily encounters with the Lord.
Have a passion for working with young children and supporting their spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.
Possess relevant experience or education in early childhood education or childcare.
Demonstrate patience, compassion, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to various situations.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, families, and staff.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment.
Work effectively as part of a team, take initiative, and remain flexible as classroom needs change.
Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and willingness to receive feedback and grow professionally.
Complete required childcare training, certifications, and background checks.
Uphold Mercy Culture Preparatory’s mission, vision, values, and leadership standards.
Complete 24 pre-service training hours for new employees and 24 annual teacher training hours.
Hold CPR/First Aid certification and complete Fort Worth Childcare & Food Handler’s Training and Ministry Safe Training.
Agree with and abide by the Leadership Standards of MC Prep and Mercy Culture Church.

Nice To Haves

Previous classroom experience.

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Help lead students in daily Connect with God time through prayer, worship, and Scripture.
Incorporate a Biblical worldview into classroom activities and daily interactions.
Build meaningful relationships with students and partner with families in their child’s growth.
Provide loving guidance, consistent boundaries, and Christ-centered discipleship.
Assist with classroom routines, student supervision, meals, toileting, rest, and transitions.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
Follow Texas Child Care Minimum Standards and all school health and safety procedures.
Communicate effectively with the Lead Teacher, families, and preschool leadership.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, stewardship, and excellence in daily responsibilities.
Lift up to 50 lbs.