Assistant Preschool Teacher

Celebree School of Franklin-Cool Springs; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child Care Discounts

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Celebree School of Franklin-Cool Springs is looking for an Assistant Teacher to create a nurturing learning environment for preschool children. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, fostering communication skills, and ensuring classroom safety while communicating with parents. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, CDA preferred, with at least two years of early childhood education experience. The position offers child care discounts, health insurance reimbursement, and a supportive environment for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in Early Childhood Education.
• In-depth understanding of child development and behavior.
• Familiarity with childcare licensing regulations.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
• Create a welcoming classroom atmosphere for children.
• Integrate language-rich activities to develop communication skills.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the classroom environment.
• Establish communication with parents about their child's development.

Skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Hours

Monday through Friday – Full Time (9:00-6:00)

Job Summary

As an Assistant Teacher at Celebree School™, you will create a nurturing, stimulating learning environment for preschool children. Your mission is to bring Celebree's mission, vision, and values into everyday activities and support classroom aides on their growth journey to become full teachers. This role is a pathway to growth within Celebree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing creative, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool‑aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Assist in integrating language‑rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help children develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required; a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in Early Childhood Education.
• In-depth understanding of child development and behavior, and familiarity with childcare licensing regulations.
• Strong classroom management abilities, excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, and problem‑solving skills. Patience and flexibility are key attributes for success in this role.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Benefits

• Child Care Discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Compensation

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Company Overview

At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment with continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways.