Assistant Preschool Teacher

About the role

Assistant Preschool Teachers are dependable, flexible team players who love working with children ages 2–6. They support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and encouraging classroom environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in daily lesson plans, activities, centers, and classroom routines.
• Prepare classroom materials and learning activities as directed.
• Engage with students during learning centers, free play, group activities, and recess.
• Provide consistent supervision and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Assist students with routines, transitions, bathroom needs, snack, and self‑help skills.
• Use positive guidance, encouragement, and redirection to support appropriate behavior.
• Help keep the classroom organized, clean, and welcoming.
• Communicate needs, concerns, or observations with the Lead Teacher and Preschool Director.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal procedures and follow safety policies.

Required profile

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and willingness to model Biblical priorities.
• Successful completion of a C3‑initiated background check.
• Cheerful, positive, and encouraging attitude.
• Dependability and flexibility in supporting classroom and preschool needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Lead Teachers, staff, and leadership.
• Experience working with young children is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in required meetings and trainings.