Assistant PreK Teacher

Southside Early Childhood Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Southside Early Childhood Center in Jefferson location is seeking an Assistant Pre-K Teacher to support the Lead Teacher, providing a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children.

You will help with daily routines, implement engaging activities, communicate with families, and ensure licensing and safety guidelines are followed. CDA or associate's degree in early childhood is required, with Monday–Friday hours 9:00–5:30.

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool-age children.
• CDA or associate's degree in early childhood required.
• Ability to meet background check and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines such as meals, toileting, rest time, transitions, and play.
• Assist with engaging, hands-on activities to promote language, motor skills, and social-emotional development.
• Use Conscious Discipline to respond to children's needs and navigate big emotions.
• Encourage independence through guided self-help opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom that meets licensing standards.
• Build warm relationships with children and families, including home visits.
• Communicate regularly with families about routines and progress.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

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