Assistant Teacher, Preschool

Acquire4Hire; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Child care discount

Professional development

Assistant Teachers are allotted 3 paid

bonus

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Village Green Nursery School is seeking a caring, dependable Part‑Time Assistant Teacher to join our play‑based preschool community. You will support daily classroom operations, assist with activities, and help create a safe, welcoming environment for young children.

The position emphasizes teamwork, dedication to early childhood education, and engaging with families while upholding our nurturing approach. Requires background checks, health screenings, and CPR/First Aid readiness.

Qualifications

• Genuine love of working with preschool-aged children.
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy classroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative mindset within a teaching team.
• Positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Must clear a full background check and health screenings.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Medication administration and Epi-Pen training or willingness to obtain.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds and engage in physical activity with children.
• Either possess or be willing to earn a CDA credential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Teacher in implementing daily classroom activities and routines.
• Review lesson plans and help prepare classroom materials before children arrive.
• Supervise children throughout the day, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Foster positive relationships with children and families through kindness and communication.
• Use developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Monitor classroom learning areas as directed by the Head Teacher.
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and maintaining an organized learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team and follow school policies.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and occasional evening events.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

About This Role

Village Green Nursery School is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Part‑Time Assistant Teacher to join our play‑based preschool community.

At Village Green Nursery School, we are committed to providing a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and grow. Through hands‑on experiences and meaningful play, we help children discover the joy of learning while building confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of discovery.

Position Summary

The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Head Teacher to support the daily operation of the classroom and help create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for young children. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about early childhood education.

Schedule

Part‑time, school‑year position.

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (includes classroom setup and cleanup). Additional hours may be available during the week based on needs of the program.

Village Green Nursery School operates from late August through mid‑June and is closed during the summer months.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Head Teacher in implementing daily classroom activities and routines.
• Review lesson plans and help prepare classroom materials before children arrive.
• Supervise children throughout the day, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
• Foster positive relationships with children and families through kindness, professionalism, and excellent communication.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Monitor classroom learning areas as directed by the Head Teacher.
• Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and maintaining an organized learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team while following Village Green Nursery School policies and procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings, annual training, and a small number of evening school events throughout the year.

Requirements

• Have a genuine love of working with preschool‑aged children.
• Be dependable, organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy classroom.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, and basic computer skills.
• Work well as part of a collaborative teaching team.
• Be committed to providing a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must pass required health screenings.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Administration of medication and Epi‑Pen training or willingness to obtain.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to assume low‑level postures to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Must have or be willing to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years’ experience working with children.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Child care discount.
• Professional development.
• Assistant Teachers are allotted 3 paid days off per year, plus paid holidays.
• Eligible for bonus.
• Employee discount.
• Professional development assistance.