Preschool Assistant Teacher

About us

Saint Andrews Preschool in Raleigh, NC offers weekday preschool classes for children ages two-five in a play-based preschool environment where Christian ideals and values are presented as a way of life and children have fun as they learn.

Our work environment includes:

• Collaboration with fellow staff members
• Casual work attire
• Lively atmosphere
• Daily smiles from children and appreciation from parents

Assistant Teachers

• work directly with preschool-aged children to lead and supervise play-based learning activities
• work with lead teacher to implement lesson plans, create learning materials and set up classroom activities that help children reach educational goals
• help to maintain a safe, nurturing and loving Christian environment in the classroom

Qualifications: High school or college graduate with experience working with young children; some training and experience in teaching preferred; Christian faith; completed background screening.

Assistant Teachers should have:

• experience working with young children
• good communication skills
• understanding of childhood development
• ability to create and maintain orderly classroom environment
• enthusiasm for being part of a teaching team
• personal and professional references

Staff hours are 8:30 pm-12:15 pm, Monday-Friday. Additional pay offered for teachers who supervise lunch (12:15-1:00 pm). School year begins in late August and ends in late May. Compensation above average for Raleigh area preschools. Staff discount on tuition. Paid time off. Paid continuing education and CPR training.

This is a 9-month, part-time, program staff position, primarily consisting of teaching duties and classroom maintenance. Staff members will be employed on a yearly contract signed by both the Director and the staff member.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Raleigh, NC 27615 (Required)

Work Location: In person