Assistant Teacher

Lupine Lane, LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Lupine Lane in Lakeway, TX is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood teaching team. You will work with a Lead Teacher to create a warm, engaging classroom where children feel safe, respected, and excited to learn.

You will support daily activities, help children develop independence and creativity, and contribute to project-based learning experiences. Previous early childhood experience is preferred, with education in this field valued. Location: Lakeway, TX.

Qualifications

• Genuine enjoyment of working with young children.
• Warm, patient, dependable, enthusiastic, and nurturing.
• Education or training in early childhood development is valued, but passion for working with children and learning is also welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, trusting, and responsive relationships with children.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher on engaging, project-based Topic Studies.
• Support children's independence, creativity, communication, and social-emotional development.
• Guide children through everyday challenges with patience and empathy.
• Prepare and maintain an inviting classroom environment that encourages exploration and meaningful play.
• Engage actively with children during activities, outdoor play, meals, and transitions.
• Observe children's interests and progress and share insights with the team.
• Support health, safety, hygiene, and personal care needs with kindness and respect.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, leadership, and families.
• Contribute ideas and initiative to support the classroom community.

Job description

Assistant Preschool Teacher | Early Childhood Education

Lupine Lane | Lakeway, TX | Full-Time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• A school calendar with scheduled breaks throughout the year, aligned with the Lake Travis ISD calendar
• Opportunity to accrue paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) with employer matching for eligible employees
• Professional development and opportunities for growth
• Employee discounts and additional benefits
• A collaborative, supportive school community
• Opportunities to contribute your creativity, ideas, and talents to classroom experiences

A place where children-and teachers-and can grow and flourish.

At Lupine Lane, we believe children are naturally curious, capable, creative, and full of possibility. We're looking for a warm, dependable, enthusiastic Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood teaching team!

Located in the beautiful Rough Hollow community of Lakeway, Lupine Lane is an established, family-founded private preschool offering a thoughtful, project-based approach to early childhood education.

We believe meaningful learning happens through relationships, exploration, creativity, play, and real-world experiences. We're seeking an educator who shares these beliefs and finds joy in helping young children discover what they're capable of.

Why Teach at Lupine Lane?

We value our teachers as educators, creative thinkers, and essential members of our school community.

About the Position

As an Assistant Teacher at Lupine Lane, you'll work alongside a Lead Teacher and fellow educators to create a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where children feel safe, respected, capable, and excited to learn.

You'll play an active role in children's daily experiences, supporting their independence, creativity, relationships, and developing skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building warm, trusting, and responsive relationships with children.
• Collaborating with the Lead Teacher to implement engaging, project-based Topic Studies and meaningful learning experiences.
• Supporting children's emerging independence, communication, creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional development.
• Guiding children through everyday challenges with patience, empathy, consistency, and developmentally appropriate expectations.
• Helping prepare and maintain an inviting classroom environment that encourages exploration, discovery, and meaningful play.
• Actively engaging with children during classroom activities, outdoor play, transitions, meals, and daily routines.
• Observing children's interests and developmental progress and sharing insights with the teaching team.
• Supporting children's health, safety, hygiene, and personal care needs with kindness and respect.
• Communicating thoughtfully and professionally with colleagues, school leadership, and families.
• Contributing ideas, creativity, and initiative to support the classroom community.

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

• Genuinely enjoys working with young children and finds meaning in early childhood education.
• Is warm, patient, dependable, enthusiastic, and nurturing.
• Understands that children's behavior is a form of communication and values positive, respectful guidance.
• Is actively engaged with children and comfortable participating in play, exploration, and hands-on learning.
• Takes initiative, notices what needs to be done, and contributes thoughtfully to the classroom.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues while also demonstrating independence and sound judgment.
• Communicates professionally, respectfully, and openly.
• Is flexible, reflective, and willing to learn and grow.
• Shares our commitment to treating children, families, and colleagues with kindness and respect.

Previous experience working with young children is preferred. Education or training in early childhood development is valued, but we also welcome candidates who demonstrate a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to learning.

Come Grow With Us!

At Lupine Lane, we believe early childhood education is profoundly important work. Every member of our teaching team helps shape the foundation for children's relationships, confidence, curiosity, and lifelong love of learning.

We're looking for someone who wants to do more than simply work in a preschool—we're looking for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in children's lives and be part of a community that values learning, creativity, connection, and growth.

If you're an educator who believes young children deserve respect, meaningful experiences, thoughtful guidance, and the freedom to explore their world, we'd love to meet you!

Location: 1001 Highlands Boulevard, Lakeway (Austin), TX 78738

Learn more about our school at www.lupinelane.com.