School Age Assistant Teacher

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Assistant Teachers work under the direction and supervision of lead teaching staff and support daily classroom operations.

• Assistant Teachers work under the direction and supervision of lead teaching staff and support daily classroom operations.

• 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

• 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