Preschool Assistant Teacher/Floater

Job Description

Job Description

About Parker Core Knowledge

At Parker Core Knowledge, we’re looking for innovative, passionate educators who are excited to prepare students for a successful future. If you bring creativity, energy, and a talent for making learning meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

As a proud recipient of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award, PCK delivers a rigorous Core Knowledge curriculum that drives academic excellence. Our school has earned top honors, including being ranked the #1 school in Douglas County and the #1 charter school in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report.

We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package for full-time staff, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. Our supportive leadership team is dedicated to your professional growth, offering mentorship, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.

PCK is more than just a school, it’s a vibrant, tight-knit community where families and staff work together to create a warm and welcoming environment. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and join a forward-thinking educational team, we invite you to apply.

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Assistant Preschool Teacher

Reports To: Preschool Director
Primary Function: Supervise preschool students and support classroom teacher.
Hours: M-F; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Start Date: Anticipated mid to late August
Anticipated Salary: $22.40 lead certified ($20.16 not lead certified)

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Requirements

Educational Level: High School Diploma/equivalent
Certification/License: Early Childhood Teacher Qualification preferred
Experience: Previous experience with children 1+ years
Physical Activities: Able to pick up children weighing between 30-40lbs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to assist cheerfully

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Essential Duties

• Prepare materials for daily lessons
• Assist with classroom management and strategies
• Assist with behavior guidance and redirection
• Oversee small groups within classroom
• Administrative duties as needed
• General supervision of children in the classroom and on the playground
• Establish positive rapport with parents
• Assist and maintain the organization and cleanliness of the preschool classroom
  

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Anticipated Salary and Benefits

The anticipated starting pay rate for this position is $20.16-$22.40 depending on experience and skill level. 

PCK offers medical, dental and vision benefits, health savings plan, short and long term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, virtual mental health, participation in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) defined benefit plan, employee assistance plan, paid HFWA leave, paid vacation leave and other voluntary benefits.

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It is the policy of the Parker Core Knowledge to seek and employ the best-qualified personnel without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, or disability. Furthermore, it is PCK’s policy to ensure equal opportunity for the advancement of staff members and equal treatment in the areas of upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination.