Assistant PreK Teacher

SouthSide Early Childhood Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Southside Early Childhood Center is seeking a caring, dependable Assistant Pre-K Teacher to join our early learning team at our Jefferson location. If you are passionate about working with young children and supporting a nurturing, engaging classroom environment, we would love to meet you!

The Assistant Pre-K Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, developmentally appropriate, and stimulating learning environment for preschool-aged children.

Qualifications

• Patience and flexibility required to work with young children.
• Strong communication and classroom support skills.
• Ability to meet background check and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and transitions for preschoolers.
• Assist with developmentally appropriate activities promoting language and motor skills.
• Use Conscious Discipline framework to address children's needs and emotions.
• Encourage independence with self-help tasks like handwashing and dressing.
• Maintain a clean, safe learning environment meeting licensing standards.
• Build positive relationships with children and families, including home visits.
• Communicate regularly with families about routines and progress.
• Follow state health and safety guidelines consistently.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Background check readiness

Education

CDA or associate's degree in early childhood

Job description

Southside Early Childhood Center is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Pre-K Teacher to join our early learning team at our Jefferson location. If you are passionate about working with young children and supporting a nurturing, engaging classroom environment, we would love to meet you!

Position Overview

The Assistant Pre-K Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, developmentally appropriate, and stimulating learning environment for preschool-aged children. This role is essential in helping children grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Responsibilities Include

• Supporting daily routines such as meals, toileting/diapering, rest time, transitions, and play
• Assisting with engaging, hands‑on, developmentally appropriate activities that promote language, motor skills, early problem‑solving, and social‑emotional learning
• Using the Conscious Discipline framework to respond to children's individual needs and help them navigate big feelings and peer interactions
• Encouraging independence through guided self‑help opportunities (e.g., handwashing, putting on shoes, cleaning up materials, practicing routines)
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment that meets licensing and accreditation standards
• Building warm, supportive relationships with children and positive partnerships with families, including through home visits
• Communicating regularly with families about children's routines, progress, and daily experiences
• Following all state licensing, health, and safety guidelines consistently

Qualifications

• Ability to work Monday- Friday, 9:00-5:30
• Experience working with young children (Pre-K preferred)
• CDA or associate's degree in early childhood or related (required)
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong communication and classroom support skills
• Ability to meet background check and health requirements