FUTURE Preschool Associate Teacher

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School•Smyrna, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Preschool Associate Teachers create an environment that nurtures children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development by providing a warm and loving atmosphere for children and parents. The teacher and associate(s) in each classroom work together as a team throughout the day. The position may work with children from infancy through age four. This is a future-opportunity interest posting. The school expects to begin looking for openings for the 2027–2028 school year in February 2027; exact positions have not yet been determined. Pay is determined by degree and years of experience. The position is for a 10-month school year, August through May, with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to effectively communicate with children ages three to four.
Ability to create a harmonious environment and work as a team with other teachers and assistants.
Ability to communicate positively with parents, including providing feedback about the child’s day.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work well individually and as part of a small team, and to collaborate with parents, students, and administration.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Superior time-management skills, ability to consistently meet deadlines, and flexibility.
Commitment to St. Benedict’s Episcopal School’s mission and values.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including prolonged sitting and standing; lifting and holding up to 50 pounds; squatting to a child’s height; bending and reaching from floor to waist; lifting and walking as needed; going outside with children; and performing carpool in heat, cold, and rain.
Ability to supervise and interact continuously with students, including during transitions, drop-off and pick-up, and lunch.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certification in Education, Early Childhood Development, or a related field is a plus.
At least two years of teaching experience in a preschool environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher with implementing weekly lesson plans that promote children’s development, literacy, and early education.
Lead individual children and small and large groups in educational instruction.
Attend weekly chapel with the class.
Develop positive relationships with children and promote self-esteem and self-discipline.
Assist with creating documents to review each child’s progress with faculty and develop written plans supporting each child’s growth and development.
Work as a leading figure in the classroom and establish positive relationships with lead teachers and parents.
Work with lead teachers to plan and implement the daily program in accordance with the lesson plan.
Communicate with parents, as directed by the lead teacher, about behavioral ups and downs; assist with weekly parent updates, timely email responses, and updating the class Shutterfly account with pictures.
Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe classroom environment that supports children’s growth and development.
Assist with evaluating children and preparing progress reports during the school year.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences with the lead teacher and help document outcomes and action plans.
Oversee children’s care and safety while they are in school facilities.
Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and facilitate learning and growth.
Maintain a respectful environment with children, parents, and staff.
Supervise and engage with children on playground areas.
Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Administer basic first aid, such as Band-Aids and ice packs, and document accidents.
Attend school functions as required by administration, including Open House, staff meetings, and trainings.
Support the school through words and actions on and off campus.
Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters, students, families, and coworkers.
Demonstrate patience when interacting with children, parents, and coworkers.
Model professional and ethical standards and practices consistent with school policies.
Participate in informal and formal classroom observations and evaluations throughout the year.
Participate in training, professional development, and goal setting with a supervisor.
Show support and high esteem for the school and attend and participate in faculty and other assigned meetings and activities in accordance with school policy.
Comply with the employee agreement and handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or Director of Preschool, including carpool.