Preschool Assistant Teacher
Job Description
Aim High Leadership Center Four is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Assistant Preschool Teacher. This vital role supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and educationally rich environment for our scholars, ages 3-5. We seek candidates who are deeply committed to early childhood education and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom and Instructional Support
Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily classroom routine.
Actively engage with scholars during lessons, activities, and free play, demonstrating a genuine love of learning and curiosity.
Support small group activities and one-on-one instruction, ensuring all scholars receive individualized attention.
Assist in setting up and breaking down learning stations, preparing materials, and ensuring the classroom is organized, clean, and safe.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and implement best practices based on established frameworks, including Article 47, CLASS, ECERS, and ELOF (Early Learning Outcomes Framework).
Scholar Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and well-being of all scholars at all times, closely following all school policies and licensing regulations.
Support scholars with personal care needs, including assisting with toileting and diapering as needed, maintaining strict hygiene protocols.
Maintain physical stamina and flexibility, including the ability to bend, lift (up to 40 lbs.), and comfortably get down to a scholar's eye level to connect and engage.
Identify and report any immediate safety concerns or signs of neglect/abuse to the Lead Teacher and Administration.
Professionalism and Teamwork
Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality as a non-negotiable requirement of the position, ensuring consistent classroom coverage and reliability.
Uphold the highest standards of professionalism when interacting with scholars, families, and all staff members.
Demonstrate a strong ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively with the Lead Teacher and other colleagues to achieve common educational goals.
Actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Be open to and proactively seek constructive feedback to continuously improve classroom management, engagement strategies, and overall pedagogy.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) preferred.
Prior experience working with preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) in a formal setting is highly desirable.
Must meet all background clearance and health requirements required by local licensing regulations.
Demonstrated ability to be reliable, responsible, and discreet when handling confidential information.
Must be fluent in English.
Demonstrated ability to be reliable, responsible, and discreet when handling confidential information.
Must be fluent in English.
Professionalism and Teamwork
Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality as a non-negotiable requirement of the position, ensuring consistent classroom coverage and reliability.
Uphold the highest standards of professionalism when interacting with scholars, families, and all staff members.
Demonstrate a strong ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively with the Lead Teacher and other colleagues to achieve common educational goals.
Actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Be open to and proactively seek constructive feedback to continuously improve classroom management, engagement strategies, and overall pedagogy.
Scholar Care and Safety
Ensure the safety and well-being of all scholars at all times, closely following all school policies and licensing regulations.
Support scholars with personal care needs, including assisting with toileting and diapering as needed, maintaining strict hygiene protocols.
Maintain physical stamina and flexibility, including the ability to bend, lift (up to 40 lbs.), and comfortably get down to a scholar's eye level to connect and engage.
Identify and report any immediate safety concerns or signs of neglect/abuse to the Lead Teacher and Administration.
Aim High Leadership Centers ensure excellence and equity to all scholars by providing a high quality program in a developmentally appropriate and nurturing environment. Our learning environments are play-based and scholar-centered. Aim High is unique in that we view every scholar as an expert learner whose needs can be met through multiple means/opportunities of representation, engagement, and expression. Aim High ensures the success and inclusion of all scholars by employing the concepts of Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction through creativity and inquiry. All our scholars are provided with equal opportunities to learn through the visual arts. We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all solution but rather flexible approaches that can be customized and adjusted for individual needs. At Aim High, Excellence and Equity leads to Efficacy and Empowerment. Having high expectations for our scholars leads them to reaching their greatest potential everyday.
