Onsite Preschool Assistant Educator — Nurture & Team Growth

Dublin Chamber of Commerce (Dublin, CA); Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, and vision

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Dues reimbursement

CPR/First Aid certification reimburse

Job summary

School of Imagination & Happy Talkers in Dublin, CA, is seeking an Assistant Educator for Preschool to help create a warm, nurturing classroom where children can explore and learn under guidance from the Lead and Associate Educators. You’ll need 12 ECE units and 1 year of experience with young children, plus strong communication, organization, and teamwork.

The role includes covering early/late shifts and supporting the team, with excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 12 completed Early Childhood Education units (required).
• At least 1 year of experience working with young children (required).
• Experience supporting children with special needs in a classroom setting.
• Clear, friendly verbal and written communication.
• Strong organization and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to juggle several tasks at once.
• Good judgment and the ability to work both on your own and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude when priorities change.
• Must pass a TB test and criminal background clearance, immunization requirements, and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, trusting relationships with every child so they feel comfortable and join in
• Guide and support children throughout the school day, giving individual attention based on each child’s needs
• Learn and use the individual strategies designed for specific children to help them reach their goals
• Help prepare the classroom each day by organizing materials, setting up activities, and doing prep work for the team
• Take part in team meetings and collaboration time, and share what you observe about each child’s progress
• Cover early and late shifts for our Early Birds and Late Birds programs
• Step in wherever the school needs support, including in other classrooms
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks and weekly duties
• Follow SOI policies and procedures and Title 22 licensing requirements

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

12 ECE units

Job description

School of Imagination & Happy Talkers in Dublin, CA, is seeking an Assistant Educator for Preschool to help create a warm, nurturing classroom where children can explore and learn under guidance from the Lead and Associate Educators. You’ll need 12 ECE units and 1 year of experience with young children, plus strong communication, organization, and teamwork.

The role includes covering early/late shifts and supporting the team, with excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment.