Assistant Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Our Saviour Lutheran School is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our Bumblebee Classroom, serving children ages 3 and 4.

This position is a great fit for someone who loves working with young children, enjoys being part of a collaborative classroom team, and is excited to help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn and grow through play.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Responsibilities

The Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Classroom Teacher and Program Director to support the daily needs of the classroom.

About Our School

Our Saviour Lutheran School is a small preschool community focused on providing children with a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate environment where they can learn, play, build relationships, and grow.

We are looking for someone who will be an active part of our classroom, not simply an extra set of hands. The right candidate will enjoy interacting with children, supporting the Classroom Teacher, taking initiative, and contributing positively to our school community.

• Provide attentive supervision and help ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, routines, and curriculum.
• Engage with children through play, conversation, small-group activities, and teacher-directed experiences.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and learning activities.
• Support positive classroom management and age-appropriate guidance.
• Assist children with bathroom routines and potty training, including helping with clothing, wiping, accidents, handwashing, and other toileting needs while encouraging age-appropriate independence.
• Assist with meals, classroom transitions, outdoor play, and other daily care routines.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom, including regular cleaning and sanitizing of classroom materials, bathrooms, and shared spaces.
• Participate in classroom planning and required staff meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the Classroom Teacher and other staff members to support the needs of the children and classroom.
• Follow all South Carolina DSS regulations and OSLS policies and procedures.
• Complete required annual professional development and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Classroom Teacher or Program Director to support the needs of the program.

Qualifications

• Must meet all South Carolina DSS requirements for the position.
• Must hold a High School Diploma or GED, if required by DSS.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and actively participate in the physical demands of a preschool classroom.
• Must be dependable, patient, flexible, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children is preferred.
• Must be willing to complete all required annual training and professional development.