FUTURE Preschool Associate Teacher

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School•Smyrna, GA

4d•$15,000 - $21,000

About The Position

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School is collecting interest for future Preschool Associate Teacher openings for the 2027–2028 school year; the exact positions have not yet been determined. The school expects to begin looking for openings in February 2027. Pay is determined by degree and years of experience. Preschool Associate Teachers create a warm, loving environment that nurtures children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development. They work as a team with the lead teacher and other associates throughout the day. The position may involve working with children from infancy through age four. This is a 10-month school-year position running from 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 a child’s day.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work well independently 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.
Ability to understand preschoolers’ social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual developmental needs.
Commitment to St. Benedict’s Episcopal School’s mission and values.

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, small groups, 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 documenting and reviewing children’s progress and developing written plans to support their growth and development.
Establish positive relationships with lead teachers and parents.
Work with lead teachers to plan and implement the daily program in accordance with lesson plans.
Communicate with parents, as directed by the lead teacher, about children’s behavioral ups and downs.
Assist with weekly parent updates, respond to emails in a timely manner, and update 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 in playground areas.
Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Administer basic first aid and document accidents.
Attend school functions as required, including events, staff meetings, and trainings.
Support the school through words and actions on and off campus and maintain confidentiality of school and student matters.
Model professional and ethical conduct consistent with school policies.
Participate in informal and formal classroom observations, training, professional development, and goal setting with a supervisor.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
Comply with the employee agreement and handbook and support the school’s mission and values.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or Director of Preschool, such as carpool.