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Job Summary
Assistant Teachers support the planning and implementation of educational programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This entry-level role assists in facilitating age-appropriate activities, promoting children’s social and emotional development, and ensuring consistent supervision in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.
Essential Functions
Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and children’s interests
Help maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and quality experiences
Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members
Ensure children’s health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and adherence to safety standards
Work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver high-quality programs and positive workplace culture
Work Environment Expectations
Demonstrate positive, respectful interactions with children and youth
Maintain safe emotional and physical environments
Ensure regular attendance, punctuality, and active participation
Engage in both indoor and outdoor programming
Be physically and mentally capable of meeting the needs of children up to 13 years of age
Follow safety guidelines, report concerns, and remain calm during emergency or first-aid situations
Physical & Environmental Conditions
Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including safe weather conditions
Conduct visual safety checks and implement preventative measures
Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities
Perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
Lift and carry items up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance
Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varied surfaces
Adapt to children’s physical levels by sitting, kneeling, or squatting
Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required
Qualifications & Experience Assistant Teachers work under the direction and supervision of lead teaching staff and support daily classroom operations.
Role Overview
Assistant Teachers work under the direction and supervision of lead teaching staff and support daily classroom operations.
Education
6 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades, OR
Accredited certificate of training in child care or related fields
Experience & Skills
Six months of experience in a group care or classroom setting preferred
Strong communication, classroom management, and problem-solving skills
Effective organization, time management, and basic documentation abilities
Ability to collaborate within a professional team environment
Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred
Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs
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Essential Functions
Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and children’s interests
Help maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and quality experiences
Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members
Ensure children’s health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and adherence to safety standards
Work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver high-quality programs and positive workplace culture
Work Environment Expectations
Demonstrate positive, respectful interactions with children and youth
Maintain safe emotional and physical environments
Ensure regular attendance, punctuality, and active participation
Engage in both indoor and outdoor programming
Be physically and mentally capable of meeting the needs of children up to 13 years of age
Follow safety guidelines, report concerns, and remain calm during emergency or first-aid situations
Physical & Environmental Conditions
Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including safe weather conditions
Conduct visual safety checks and implement preventative measures
Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities
Perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
Lift and carry items up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance
Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varied surfaces
Adapt to children’s physical levels by sitting, kneeling, or squatting
Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required
Qualifications & Experience Assistant Teachers work under the direction and supervision of lead teaching staff and support daily classroom operations.
Role Overview
Assistant Teachers work under the direction and supervision of lead teaching staff and support daily classroom operations.
Education
6 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades, OR
Accredited certificate of training in child care or related fields
Experience & Skills
Six months of experience in a group care or classroom setting preferred
Strong communication, classroom management, and problem-solving skills
Effective organization, time management, and basic documentation abilities
Ability to collaborate within a professional team environment
Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred
Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs
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