Assistant Teacher, Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Village Green Nursery School is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Assistant Teacher to join our play-based preschool community.

At Village Green Nursery School, we are committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and grow. Through hands-on experiences and meaningful play, we help children discover the joy of learning while building confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of discovery.

The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Head Teacher to support the daily operation of the classroom and help create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for young children. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about early childhood education.

This is a part-time, school-year position.

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (includes classroom setup and cleanup) & Fridays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Additional hours may be available during the week based on the needs of the program.

Village Green Nursery School operates from late August through mid-June and is closed during the summer months.

• Assist the Head Teacher in implementing daily classroom activities and routines.
• Review lesson plans and help prepare classroom materials before children arrive.
• Supervise children throughout the day, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Foster positive relationships with children and families through kindness, professionalism, and excellent communication.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Monitor classroom learning areas as directed by the Head Teacher.
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and maintaining an organized learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team while following Village Green Nursery School policies and procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings, annual training, and a small number of evening school events throughout the year.

• Have a genuine love of working with preschool-aged children.
• Be dependable, organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy classroom.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as basic computer skills.
• Work well as part of a collaborative teaching team.
• Be committed to providing a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must pass required health screenings.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Administration of Medication and Epi-Pen training or willingness to obtain.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to assume low-level postures to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Must have or be willing to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

• 1-3 years’ experience working with children.

• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Assistant Teachers are allotted 3 paid days off per year, plus paid holidays
• Eligible for Bonus
• Employee discount for enrolled children
• Professional development assistance