Assistant Preschool Teacher

C3 Tri-Cities; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Job summary

At C3 Tri-Cities, the Assistant Preschool Teacher supports Lead Teacher in daily lessons and classroom routines, helping with centers, transitions, and age-appropriate activities for children ages 2–6. A nurturing and positive attitude ensures a safe, engaging environment where kids can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

You'll collaborate with staff to implement planned activities, attend meetings, and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• Background check required by employer.
• Dependable and flexible in supporting classroom needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Experience with young children preferred.
• Willingness to participate in required meetings and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teacher in carrying out daily lesson plans, activities, centers, and routines.
• Help prepare classroom materials and learning activities as directed.
• Actively engage with students during centers, free play, group activities, and recess.
• Provide supervision and help maintain a safe classroom.
• Assist with routines, transitions, snack, and self-help skills.
• Use positive guidance and redirection to support behavior.
• Help maintain an organized, welcoming classroom.
• Communicate needs and observations with Lead Teacher and Preschool Director.
• Collaborate with staff to provide consistency for students.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal procedures and safety policies.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and assist with additional activities as needed.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Nurturing demeanor

Positive attitude

Willingness to participate in meetings

Job description

Here at C3, we are passionate about using our talents for God’s purposes, and that’s why we’ve dedicated our careers to a ministry, not just a job title. We strive to pursue growth, lead change, and engage quality. We laugh hard and honor God with integrity!

Our Assistant Preschool Teachers are dependable, flexible team players who love working with children ages 2–6 and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have a nurturing demeanor, a positive attitude, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help create a safe, engaging, and encouraging classroom environment.

Assistant Teachers work closely with the Lead Teacher to support classroom routines, implement planned learning activities, and help children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Applicant Requirements:

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and willingness to model Biblical priorities and the core values of C3.
• Successful completion of a C3-initiated background check.
• A cheerful, positive, and encouraging attitude.
• Dependability and flexibility in supporting classroom and preschool needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Lead Teachers, other staff, and preschool leadership.
• Experience working with young children is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in required meetings and trainings.
  

You’ll be happy if you enjoy:

• Building positive relationships with young children.
• Being part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Helping children learn through play, exploration, and hands‑on activities.
• Supporting classroom routines while being flexible when plans need to change.
• Encouraging children as they develop independence and new skills.
• Jumping in and helping wherever needed.
• Creating a classroom environment where children feel safe, welcomed, and cared for.
  

Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead Teacher in carrying out daily lesson plans, activities, centers, and classroom routines.
• Help prepare classroom materials and learning activities as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Actively engage with students during learning centers, free play, group activities, recess, and other parts of the preschool day.
• Provide consistent supervision and help maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Assist students with classroom routines, transitions, bathroom needs, snack, and age‑appropriate self‑help skills.
• Use positive guidance, encouragement, and redirection to support appropriate classroom behavior.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming classroom.
• Communicate classroom needs, student concerns, or important observations with the Lead Teacher and Preschool Director.
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and other staff to provide consistency for students.
• Help with arrival and dismissal procedures and follow all preschool safety and student‑release policies.
• Follow Adventure Kids Preschool policies, procedures, curriculum expectations, and C3 ministry standards.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist with additional preschool activities, events, and responsibilities as needed.

Reports to:

Adventure Kids Preschool Director

Required Hours:

• Instructional hours: Monday–Thursday, Morning sessions-9:00–11:30 AM, afternoon sessions are 12:30–3:00 PM. Applicants should have availability for AM and/or PM classroom assignments.
• Additional paid preparation time is provided throughout the week.

Compensation:

$17.13–$18.20 per hour

Benefits:

Paid sick time