Assistant Preschool Teacher

Leafspring-School-At-Virginia-Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

No evenings or weekends

Tuition discount

Get Well Place access

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Meals provided

Team-driven culture

Job summary

LeafSpring School in Virginia Beach is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our caring early-learning community. You will work with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, implementing play-based activities and supporting developmental milestones.

Responsibilities include daily routines, lesson planning support, and documenting progress for families.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education preferred.
• Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children's needs.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time.
• Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children's developmental needs.
• Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment in line with state licensing regulations.
• Encourage independence, self-help skills and social interaction through positive guidance.
• Observe and document children's behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team.
• Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers as assigned.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a supportive early childhood learning environment.

Skills

Child care experience

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Patience and enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or ECE courses (preferred)

Job description

Company: LeafSpring School
Location: 1977 Sandbridge Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience
Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services

Help Young Minds Grow Become an Assistant Teacher at LeafSpring School!

Do you love working with young children and want to play a meaningful role in their early development? LeafSpring School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our vibrant early learning community. If you're passionate about child development, preschool support, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments, this is the opportunity for you!

Why Work at LeafSpring Schools?

• Paid time off and holidays, including your birthday!
• Work-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.
• Heavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Meals provided daily
• Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning
• Positive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning

Your Role as an Assistant Teacher

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver a nurturing, safe, and educational classroom environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children. You'll help implement play-based learning activities, manage classroom routines, and provide individualized attention that supports each child's social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily routines including circle time, story time, snack, outdoor play, and rest time
• Assist with lesson planning and curriculum implementation based on children's developmental needs and interests
• Supervise children during classroom transitions, group play, and hands-on activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment aligned with state licensing regulations
• Encourage independence, self-help skills, and social interaction through positive guidance strategies
• Observe and document children's behavior and milestones for communication with families and the teaching team
• Provide age-appropriate support for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, depending on assigned classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive, inclusive early childhood learning environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in child care, preschool, daycare, or toddler education (preferred)
• Understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to multitask, follow classroom structure, and adapt to children's needs
• High school diploma or GED required
• CDA or enrollment in Early Childhood Education courses (preferred but not required)