Preschool Teacher - Floater

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher plays a pivotal role in shaping a supportive, stimulating, and well-organized learning environment. Collaborating closely with the Lead Teacher, this position assists with curriculum implementation, daily routines, and classroom organization to ensure a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere for all children.

Assistant Teachers possess a deep understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, using this knowledge to design engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. They foster a warm, motivating environment where toddlers can explore, build confidence, and develop independence.

Strong communication and teamwork are fundamental to this role. Assistant Teachers build trusting relationships with children, families, and team members, follow the guidance of the Lead Teacher, and partner with families to support each child's success.

What You'll Do

• Support the lead teacher by modeling best practices, assisting team members, and contributing to a positive, collaborative classroom environment to ensure consistent implementation of routines and safety practices.
• Assist in implementing engaging classroom curriculum using developmentally appropriate practices that actively engage children and support their social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
• Observe, document, and assess development under the guidance of the lead teacher.
• Perform daily caregiving routines including diapering, toileting assistance, handwashing, and feeding in accordance with health, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Help build partnerships with families by communicating daily updates, supporting progress tracking, and assisting with parent–teacher interactions as directed by the lead teacher.
• Assist in maintaining daily classroom operations that meet Colorado licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to a healthy, safe, and nurturing classroom environment by supporting hygiene, cleanliness, supervision, and security standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily job assignments and classroom responsibilities, willingly adjusting duties and schedules as needed to support classroom operations, staffing needs, and the overall success of the program.
• Maintain an active and accurate Professional Development Information System (PDIS) account, ensuring all required trainings, credentials, and documentation are current and in compliance with state licensing and quality improvement requirements.
• Actively pursue 15 hours of ongoing professional development each year and maintain a personal growth plan to support continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Must pass health screening
• Must clear full background check
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others
• High energy
• Commitment to a minimum of 15 hours professional development each year
• PDIS Credential Level 1 (or PD Plan to complete)
• High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young children and families, preferably in a classroom setting

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Additional certifications in areas such as First Aid, CPR, or Special Needs

Fluency in a second language

Strong technology skills, including experience with digital communication tools and learning management systems

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO/sick leave
• IRA matching
• Childcare discount
• Professional development
• Salary supplements